Sometimes I get so overwhelmed with all the "doing" in life I have a hard time just sitting and being in His presence. I decided I was going soak in His presence and turn on some worship music. And . . . when I do . . . wow . . . I think . . . I need to be doing this every second of life . . . cuz this kind of peace, intimacy and love is what it is all about. It doesn't matter if I get our house looking perfect before company arrives . . . or if I get out the invitations to a baby shower I am throwing for a friend a little later than I had hoped . . . none of that is as important as the Presence of the LORD in my life! I want knowing Him to be my goal each moment . . . I want to walk with God like Enoch. It really is an amazing thing . . . I think Enoch might be my favorite person (after God of course) in the Bible. He is barely mentioned . . . but what is mentioned of Him absolutely BLOWS ME AWAY! Can you imagine walking so closely with God that you don't die . . . there is so much life in you that you would live forever on earth if God didn't just take you up that moment to heaven to be with Him. What does this look like . . . and how can I get there?! I think it begins with an unquenchable pursuit of Him. Seeking to know every aspect of who He is . . . and having that in your life. I think it begins with a moment to moment thing . . . realizing He is here walking right beside you . . . and asking Him what He thinks about situations you encounter. AND THEN, actually listening and obeying . . . even for the little things. God speaks. His sheep hear His voice. God showed me this the other day so clearly. I was watching an item on ebay for my ds' homeschooling curriculum. It was such a bargain . . . and I was just waiting for the okay from my hubby to purchase it. I checked to see if it was still there before I went to bed . . . and no one had even made a bid. In the middle of the night God woke me up and told me I needed to purchase it right then. I thought I was just hearing myself and dismissed it. The next morning when I went to purchase it . . . some one had purchased it right out from under me during the night! I was hearing God's still, small voice! I was so disappointed that I had missed out on the deal . . . but even more disappointed that I did not listen to God's voice. One thing I know for sure is that God is a provider, so I know He will provide another way. But it did serve as a lesson in recognizing His voice. Like my husband always says . . . it is better to err on the side of doing what you think you are hearing than to just think you must not be hearing God . . . I will remember this next time!
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