Five Minute Christian 3

I chose to stand before God

in a quiet place

and closed my eyes.

I stopped praying

and just listened.

I imagined myself on the phone to God

allowing Him time to communicate with me

by His Holy Spirit

and His still, small voice.

It's amazing how much can be said

in five minutes.

Can you imagine how annoying it would be if you were on the phone with someone, and they did all the talking. They would tell you about what they thought about you and their relationship with you, what they would like you to do for them, and how they are feeling at the moment without letting you get a word in edgeways. Then they would end the call and go off to do something else. Hmmm...

That sounds quite similar to how we often interact during our communication with God in prayer. There is a different way to communicate. One we learn to do as humans, or try to learn. Speak and then listen, and let the other person speak. Even if it is for five minutes a day, it is better than nothing. It will change our relationship with God.