on Monday night, Holy Spirit called me upstairs. i looked at my watch and i said, 'oh, we have our regular appointment.' i got everything i needed and told God to wait as i made sure i had everything; i had my bible, journal, dictionary, index cards, book, and mp3 player. Holy Spirit was like, 'just sing to God.' i started singing, 'welcome into this place, welcome into this broken vessel, you desire to abide in the presence of Your people, so i lift my hands, and i lift my heart, and i offer up praise unto Your name.' as i serenaded God, God's presence filled my bedroom. i was tickled. we talked about my day. i shared my concerns about a book i was reading. God talked to me about what i had been fasting and praying about. it was a good talk. i felt so refreshed. i said God we have to talk when i get home. in the summer, i started slacking our afternoon chats. i repented and vowed to return. think about it, if you can spend an hour with God in the morning, why not spend an hour in the afternoon? its better than saying goodnight God and rolling over.
Exodus 33.14 And he said, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
God, we want to spend time in Your presence for extended times during the morning and evening. God remind me that i can rest in Your presence while i am awake. in Jesus' name, amen
