God Time

My commute to work is about 45 minutes each way. It has been 3 days and I am not only beginning to somewhat enjoy my time in the car now; I am beginning to look forward to it. I forgot how nice it can be to be trapped in a car and forced to have nothing to do (besides drive of course)...And I will tell you why I say that. I remember years ago I always looked forward to my car time being my quiet time. Most of the time I would be singing my heart out, usually on the way to the church office (when I helped out years ago) or when I was on my way to choir/worship team practice. It was my quiet time.  It was my God time.

Sound funny? It does a little bit, doesn’t it? God time in the car? Let me ask you, do you take time out of your day every day to just be in the presence of the Lord? I don’t necessarily mean read the bible, study a devotional, or say our mealtime prayers. Those are all wonderful things of course. But what I am talking about is talking to God, praying, worshipping, practicing His presence, and just being still.

Psalm 89:15 (TNIV)
¹⁵ Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

I find the times I am most connected with God, and feel the best presence of Him in my life is when I take that quiet time to connect and be in His presence. Sometimes I lay my troubles on him, sometimes praise Him and worship Him in song (yes I literally sing in the car); sometimes I just thank Him for all of the small blessings that He gave me throughout the day. Whatever it is, I know He is there, and I know He is listening. Sometimes I get an immediate connection, other times I feel the need to reflect on my thoughts and my heart and pray for guidance (so I can “get” the connection).

Today I was disappointed that I hadn’t gotten that “it” thing for the day. You know the totally obvious knock you over the head, that was totally a “God thing” thing? Then I just had to laugh at myself. God isn’t some vending machine. I can’t expect the “wow” factor every day.

But when He needs to, he reveals Himself. As long as I trust in that, and I am open to that, I won’t miss it when it comes….and I didn’t miss it tonight either.

 Psalm 27:14 (NLT)
¹⁴ Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

He gave me the most beautiful sunset on the way home, and it was as if He was saying to me right there, “you get it”…

Matthew 25:21

²¹ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant...
…”You get it”.