I’ve been pondering — other than holding hands with my sweetheart, I\u2019m not much for PDA — public displays of affection. I get a little uncomfortable when couples forget they\u2019re in public and turn the grocery aisle into a romance novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some things are just too precious for the spotlight. And In a similar way, some of the sweetest moments in my life with God are the quiet ones — moments that don\u2019t need an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just Him and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those are the times when I unload the clutter in my heart. My worries, my weaknesses, my questions. The One who knows me better than I know myself listens patiently as I sort through it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our relationship with God is the most tangible love story we\u2019ll ever experience, even though we can\u2019t see Him with our eyes or touch Him with our hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the beautiful thing?
We don\u2019t have to tweet about it, post about it, or livestream it.
We simply get to savor it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus once said, \u201cWhen you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen. (Matthew 6:6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love that picture. Close the door. Quiet the noise. No applause needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes my prayer time is sitting on the sofa embracing His words while I know He is embracing mine. Sometimes it\u2019s while folding laundry. But He meets me every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He hears the whispered prayers.
He understands the silent tears.
He welcomes the gratitude that bubbles up when I remember just how good He\u2019s been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public worship is amazing! Singing in church with hands lifted high is a beautiful thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the hidden moments — the quiet conversations no one else sees — those are where intimacy grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.\u201d (Matthew 6:6) Oh, I love that. The rewards?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peace in the storm.
Faith when hope seems lost.
Love beyond description.
The is what being close to our Savior looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not performance.
Not perfection.
Just honest fellowship with the One who gave everything for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And honestly — what better place could there be than the quiet presence of God Who loves us completely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes the most powerful love stories happen behind a closed door. And, oh what a LOVE STORY it is with our Savior!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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