Early on in my spiritual journey I heard a guy tell a great story – he was talking about how different his life was since he had invited God into it. He felt God’s presence all the time… God and Jeff, Jeff and God…God and Jeff, Jeff and God. “But,” he said, “every now and then I get to work and it’s JUST JEFF… and everybody can tell!!!!!”

It always makes me think… how often do I say a great prayer at home and then run out of the house and leave God there? Or pray on my way somewhere and ‘leave God in the car’? Brother Lawrence wrote of “practicing the presence of God”… talking to Him all day long as if He is right beside us (because, of course, He is) – my day goes so much better when I get to work and say “OK God, it’s me and You today! Let’s go!” Not that I need to remind God to come with me, but I need to remind ME that He is there!  I can invite Him into my work, my marriage, my trips to the grocery (where He is MUCH needed when the person in front of me has 15 items in the 12 item line)…. conscious contact with my Creator makes for a much better day….

So, next time you head out the door….. remember to take God with you!!