You have ignited within me a consuming desire to really know You. It is not about how much I can pray, read or do things “right”– it is about just really being with You. Naturally, I panic (ugh!) since I have NO idea how to do this. I read “the practice of the presence OF GOD”  by brother Lawrence and become even more overwhelmed and anxious as I learn of his remarkable ability to be fully connected to You at all times; a stark and painful contrast to my own complete inability to do so…until I read Part Four added by his dear friend, Joseph de Beaufort. Here he describes the arduous, desperate places brother Lawrence experienced in his desire and journey to become aware of and enjoy Your Presence at all times.

I have also heard of a passionate young follower who actually sets aside a day regularly to envision You with her at every moment. She opens doors to let You pass and sets a place for You at her table.

I yearn to be absolutely aware of Your Company at all times. I want the spiritual realm of life to be as obvious and recognizable as the physical. I desire that Your Holy Spirit train me to converse with You in ALL matters; a natural, easy, enjoyable exchange. With The Living God. You invite and are passionate for Your children to truly enter into this deep communion with You. Almighty God Who longs to be known intimately.

Humbling, mind blowing, foreign, TRUE.

Blaze Holy Spirit! Have full access to do Your Transforming Work! And please enable me to be patient in the process.