"Please don't go...
Spend the whole day with Me!
I'd really like that."
Really? I asked.
"Yes," He said, "Really!"
It's not like I had anything on my calendar. I could do it if I wanted to. There was no place I had to be -- No necessary appointments.
Okay Lord...
I will stay!"
I grabbed my laptop (for music), my Bible, my journal and a pen. I sat on the lawn chair, in the shade, by the pool. I stayed there, all day, worshipping, chatting with God, and looking at scriptures in the Bible. It was wonderfully peaceful. God is the best company.
I'm convinced I need to do this more often!
As I sat there quietly in His presence, with my eyes closed, the Holy Spirit put a song on my lips. I had long forgotten this old favorite. It was a delight to let it roll off my tongue. Perhaps you remember it?
"I just want to be where You are...
"I just want to be where You are...
Dwelling daily in Your presence.
I don't want to worship from afar.
Draw me near to where you are.
I just want to be where You are...
In Your dwelling place forever.
Take me to the place where you are.
I just want to be with you.
I want to be where you are
dwelling in your presence
feasting at Your table,
surrounded by Your glory.
In Your presence...
that's where I always want to be.
I just want to be... I just want to be with You.
Oh my God, You are my strength and my song
and when I'm in Your presence,
though I'm weak You're always strong."
No shoes today,
Gail
