Dear Friends,

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect! I think that’s so very true when it comes to our decision to practice the presence of God. While we may never reach perfection in every sense of our worship, it is a goal to strive for, and a practice that will bring unimaginable rewards. 

How much time each week do you spend at the driving range practicing your golf game? Maybe you’re a tennis fanatic or a person who loves to snow ski. Some of you may be avid musicians who practice piano, guitar or another instrument. These are wonderful ways to enjoy leisure time, and connect with family, friends, loved ones, and even clients. These pursuits also require commitment; if you want to be good at golf, tennis, skiing, playing your instrument or whatever, you have to make a commitment to practice, build up your muscles and perfect your form. Over time, you see that commitment pay off with a smoother swing, acing serve, easy swooshing down the slopes or the melodic execution of a challenging composition.

Why would we think that without a lack of commitment to practicing the presence of God, we would experience the fullness of His blessing? I’ve said in earlier blogs that we were created to glorify, trust in and obey God. In return, He wants to rain His blessings down upon us. By practicing the presence of God by rejoicing always, praying without ceasing and giving God thanks for all things, we are strengthening our “God muscle.” And really, it takes far less time out of a busy day than so many of the other things we are committed to practicing.

I had a friend who set his watch to beep every 15 minutes, just to remind him to offer a prayer to God. I know another friend who, before she gets out of bed in the morning, says a quiet word of thanks to God for allowing her to awaken to another glorious day. Daily, I read God’s word and enjoy some quiet reflection about what He is trying to teach me on any given day.

In ways large and small, through our actions, thoughts and words, and during our interactions with others and our own quiet time, there are thousands of ways to practice the presence of God. I encourage you to take a moment and make a commitment to your own personal practice in a way that is meaningful to you. In fact, share here how you practice the presence of God, and inspire others.

Blessings,

 

Ron