Thursday, April 23, 2009

I know a place

My friend Chris back home has an amazing place in his house to get alone with God. He calls it the "prayer closet." It is a small closet built underneath the stairs in his basement.

Here is a little glimpse...

It is a great space for him to get alone to read the Bible and talk to God. And as you can see in the photo God is now leading him to write verses and thoughts on the wall with a sharpie. That is so rad. I told him that he was straight up like that old dude who was locked up in jail in the Count of Monte Cristo movie.

Anyway...what I love about this space is that nothing else happens in this space except intentional and focused time with God. And it reminds me that all of us need a place like that in our house. We need a closet, a guest bedroom or even a chair that becomes "our space for God." Yes, we need time with God and yes, we can talk to Him anywhere and at anytime. But I reminded that sometimes WHERE we spend that time is key.

We have to find places that help us shut out our loud and busy worlds.

2 comments:

Chris said...

with so much noise...this is the one I have found that I can shut everything out. There is no noise...no light...no iPhone, twitter, IM, email, radio, tv, people, kids, spouses, animals, ministry, work, meetings, church, service....good is the worst enemy of the best. We need undistracted time alone with God just like Jesus did. Everything I just mentioned is important, some are irreplaceable. But quality time with the Lord is crucial. Thanks Curt for reflecting the light. By the way, I like that Chris guy.

Anonymous said...

Me too!! LYM!!!