I used to wake up every morning and make a point to
spend time with God. I’d grab my Bible, read a few verses, pray, and start my
day. I realized it’s not about starting my day with God in prayer, but it’s
about living my day with God in prayer.
Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying I don’t start my day with God. I definitely
acknowledge my Helper, my Keeper, my Light, but If I awake late or something
happens to prevent me from reading my Bible, it’s okay because I now know
having a constant awareness of God throughout the day is more helpful to me
than making sure I punch the clock with Him every morning. Now, when I awake, I
rest still in my bed for a while just allowing God to speak to me.
Another thing,
I realized is that I talk too much! I’m learning to shut-up and listen to my
Father speak. This quietness, the stillness, the oneness leads me to that secret
place where no one can interrupt, disturb, or shake… because it’s deep within
me. The secret place is where He shares His wisdom, His light, His love…Himself.
The secret place is where I grow without effort, where my talents stretch without
thought, where I’m strengthened without tribulation, and where His love
transcends without me getting in the way.
Yes, reaching the secret
place takes practice, but the more I practice, the easier it is to reach and remain
there – throughout the day, not just in the morning. Just thinking about the
secret place gives me peace. That’s just how powerful it is. Have you found the
secret place? If not, be still…
