Hanging out with God

One of the things that each generation likes to do is to "hang out".

Now each generation might call it something different, but you get the idea.

"Why don't you come over and hang out" we say to one another.  Nothing special.  Maybe watch some television, play some games, sit on the front or back porch.

The goal is not to specifically "do" anything but just be together.

Have you ever equated this to your relationship with God?

Have you ever thought of the fact that maybe, just maybe God wants to "hang out" with you?

I'm not trying to be flippant, nor am I trying to be irreverent, but isn't it true that sometimes we are to just "be" in the presence of God?

So many times we either confine our relationship with God to "doing ministry" or "praying for our needs."

Our connection with God is to be a true relationship.  And relationships need times of just "hanging out", perhaps not even talking to one another.

Putting on a praise tape and enjoying the presence of God.
Taking a walk and asking God to speak to you.
Reading the Word and then letting a specific verse dwell in your spirit.
Coming to our Wednesday evening prayer meeting and "sitting in God's presence".

No special reason.  No specific need.  Just "hanging out with God."

Just a thought for a Tuesday.