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When I have nothing more to tell God
"There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, 'May I be in Your presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to You, but I do love to be in Your presence.'" --Ole Hallesby
Could it be that God does want us to just shut up and be still: mentally, physically and spiritually? Could it be that God just wants us to bask in His love and we must be quiet for this to occur? Could it be He is really wanting to talk to us if He can get our attention?
For me, true meditation is not dwelling on my thoughts or someone else's words as much as it is a quieting of everything in me and in my environment and waiting--waiting with no expectations, just waiting to see what will come to my spirit and knowing if nothing comes, I was still being loved all the while.
"Then (Elijah) was told, 'Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.'
"A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn't to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn't in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn't in the fire; and after the fire a gentle and quiet whisper." --1 Kings 19:11-12 (The Message)
Jane Mullikin
There are times when I have little to say in prayer. I want to be with God, but words are not there and should I force them--beyond words of thanksgiving--it doesn't seem His attention is directed my way. So, what is God thinking or wanting? Will I offend Him with short prayer?
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