I have used the opportunity of my recent week spent on a bike ride to again renew my commitment to spend the first few moments of each day, on my back deck, praying, reading and listening. As typical, I begin by praying, soon find myself reading, both the Word and also other books. (Kindle on the iPhone is great!) But I also have taken time to listen. I don’t hear audible voices, but rather contemplate my day, week or even months ahead. I try to visualize how God wants my life to go, who to see or contact and what I should be doing. Even though it’s my quiet time, I often jot down some “to do” items to accomplish over the next few days or months.
Our schedules are often so busy and noisy, thoughts or inspirations of ideas are not allowed to even take hold, let alone find themselves lodging deep in our hearts. I have many more months of this early morning commune time and I am excited about all that God will teach me during that time. But one word of caution. If we ask–He will answer. And sometimes, well, we are just not ready for His answer. Our attitude should be, here I am Lord, use me within your will, not mine. And give me the courage to accomplish all that you would have me do for your name’s sake and for your Glory.
