Read Isaiah 55:1-13 and follow that reading with Psalm 139.
The messages are clear and powerful. God is near. With you. There is nowhere that God is not present with you.
In my own reflection on these two passages my thoughts focused on "call upon him while he is near" from Isaiah. Prayer is calling upon God. Calling upon God, however, doesn't simply mean with voice, but with our whole being (this is living in faith).
Prayer, then, includes being aware of God and aware of those things that prevent us from being in God's presence; being attentive to God with eyes, ears, hands and heart; and being available, fully present and honest God with about everything.
Aware: What is God like? How have you experienced God in your life? How does God show up in the life of Jesus and other persons in the Bible?
Attentive: What are some ways that you pay attention to significant relationships in your life? How then will you pay attention to God?
Available: How do you make yourself available to the people in your life? How do you make yourself available for significant learning or important work? How then can you make yourself more available to God?
These are some key postures of a rich and deep life of faith and prayer.
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10.....be aware, pay attention, and be available.
Peace, Carol
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