I Choose Today to do Life with God

Dwell in the house of the Lord forever…

Does praying intimidate you? Does the idea of praying leave you stumped on how to begin, what to say, or even how to talk to the God of the universe?

My sister and I live far apart from one another: one in the western part and one on the eastern part of the country. We maybe see each other once or twice a year. However, we do not let our proximity to one another get in the way of enjoying our relationship together.

We can spend hours on the phone just doing life together. We could be running errands, cleaning the house, making dinner, driving home from the city (which for me is about an hour). Sometimes she bumps into someone she knows and has a conversation, and I just hang out as if I was standing next to her.  When she is done, we pick up where we left off. We can have a deep conversation, talk about our problems, give each other guidance, laugh together, cry together, be still and quiet together.

That is the relationship David had with God. All David wanted to do was spend all his time in the presence of God (in the house of the Lord).

”Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord.“ Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭6‬ ‭AMP‬‬

David was described as “a man after God’s own heart” because he knew God’s heart by spending time with Him, His decrees, His precepts, His regulations, His essence, God’s Word (read Psalms 119).

Jesus did life together everyday for three years with His disciples, having deep conversation, talking about their problems, giving guidance, laughing together, crying together, working together, being still and quiet together.

God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit want to do life together with us, with you.

As we reflect on the profound relationships David had with God and Jesus’ daily companionship with His disciples, let’s take a moment to invite God into our daily lives. Whether through prayer, reading His Word, or simply being present in quiet moments, let’s embark on this journey of doing life together with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.