The Good Master calls us as C.S.Lewis writes, "further up and further in". The call to be in Him more each day. The call to walk the narrow road. The call to walk on the water, not wade through it. The call is high and the price He paid was the most expensive price paid. How can I not run the race He marks out for me? How can I not lift my hands in worship? How can I not give Him my all?
I love Him. You see, I was a prodigal. I knew the Father but ran away and made another my god for a season. Then one day, I knew that this was the path of darkness. This road did not lead Home and the fear of the Lord gripped me. I was in the pig pen covered in mud and sin. And so convicted and longing to be back with The True Father where safety abounds, I went to Him with my head ducked down, still covered in mud. Yet, He was running to me and I have been forever changed in my spirit bc of the mercy shown me.
This prodigal turned princess longs to practice the Presence, as Brother Lawernce did. I long in each moment to be with Him. When I fold laundry, do the dishes, bathe my children, kiss my husband, read a book, sew, and cook. To share life with the Beloved. To rest in Him all the time for all time. And so I practice practicing the Presence. I don't have it down yet but for each moment that we walk together, I am renewed. His Presence is my most Favorite.
