When was the last time you rested in God’s glory? What I mean by that is just being in the presence of God, enjoying His goodness, His creation, His Love. Some times we forget to just be with God. It is so easy to get caught up in our lives and miss just being with Him. Distractions come every day that keep us focused on things that will fade away. Even when we do spend time with God, it is often praying about things, people, circumstances, health, relationships and more. We can do most of the talking and never just enjoy God and just be still.
So here is the deal. Next time you decide to have some “quiet time” with God, make it a quiet time and just sit in His presence. Meditation is a spiritual discipline that gets missed. Silence and solitude are also important spiritual disciplines that we need more of in today’s busy world. God is always present, always near and always with us. Spend 5, 10 or 15 minutes in silence and solitude. Fill your mind with thoughts of God, His character, His love, His mercy, grace and forgiveness.
The reason Yoga is so popular right now is that it encourages us to relax and be still. It is a way of escaping from the business of life. The big difference between meditating on God and Yoga is that in Yoga you empty yourself and in Meditation on God, you fill yourself with Him.
When you are meditating and being with God, expect Him to talk with you. Pay attention to the thoughts that come to your mind. Keep a sheet of paper close by to write down things that may be a distraction, but that you need to remember. Keep bringing your focus back to enjoying the presence and power of God. Don’t ask Him for anything, just think about how Good and perfect He is and how much He loves you. Rest in His glory!