Line Upon Line

"There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful than that of a continual conversation with God. Those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it." -- Brother Lawrence

If your life is anything like mine, there are plenty of things to think about and do each day. Sometimes, it's easy for God to get crowded out. So, I have a suggestion to get your day off to a good start -- why not meet God every morning -- in the shower? What a great way to start the day! You can get all cleaned up on the inside and the outside at the same time, and be ready to face whatever the day may bring.

Bishop Ralph Cushman discovered the secret to enjoying God's presence throughout the day. He wrote,

I met God in the morning
when the day was at its best,
And His Presence came like sunrise,
Like a glory in my breast.

All day long the Presence lingered,
All day long He stayed with me,
And we sailed in perfect calmness
O'er a very troubled sea.

Other ships were blown and battered,
Other ships were sore distressed,
But the winds that seemed to drive them,
Brought to me a peace and rest.

Then I thought of other mornings,
With a keen remorse of mind,
When I too had loosed the moorings,
With the presence left behind.

So, I think I know the secret,
Learned from many a troubled way:
You must seek Him in the morning
If you want Him through the day!

Now, maybe you're a little shy about sharing your shower, but, hey, it's not like God hasn't seen you "au naturel." The writer of Hebrews said, "And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account" (Hebrews 4:13 NKJV).

So, tomorrow morning, when you turn that faucet on, turn your heart toward God and say, "Good morning, God!"

Hey, is that you I hear singing? You sound good!

think on these things...

Ephesians 25b-27 (NKJV)
...Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it, that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Titus 3:4,5 (NKJV)
But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.

Ezekiel 34:26
"I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing."