May 2012

I’ve invited Jesus to be with me, to enjoy this time with me as I sip my coffee and listen while I read His Word. I imagine Him here, sitting across from me as I enjoy Starbuck’s bold and flavorful breakfast blend. Some days I feel like this is what He would have me do. Talk to Him, listen, and share my thoughts and hopes. Other days, like today, I feel rather far away and foolish. I feel foolish because here I am, just me, and I am asking the Creator of the Universe, the all powerful God, the One who maintains the world and keeps it going; to sit down and visit with me. His Word says He wants to do just that. He wants to be close and fellowship with me. “Pray constantly,” He says.

Well, I can’t be on my knees all day. Actually, I can’t be on my knees at all. I’d never be able to get up. Praying constantly, hands clasped, on our knees in a position of prayerful worship all day is not practical. God knows this. He doesn’t want us to be under duress to do certain things. He doesn’t want rules. He wants our hearts constantly bent toward Him. He wants us to remember that the Holy Spirit is in us and to consult Him before we act. Listen to that still small voice. I think that is what He means by praying constantly. To be focused on Him and His way all day long. To be patient, think before we move and speak, and remember to ask for His influence on all decisions. This is hard to do, but today I will start practicing. One day I may get it right.

Maybe Jesus IS in that chair today, talking to me. You are always in my prayers.

God Bless you every day. Irma Jane Fritz-Zager