Since I started this new job about two weeks ago I have been adjusting from four days a week with no classes, no responsibilities, no agenda, to zero days a week with no classes, no responsibilities, no agenda. Not only have I fallen depressingly behind in school work, but I have also truly struggled to find time to indulge my mind and my spirit in the praise and discovery of God. I certainly still read extensive theological works, and am reading through the Old Testament for Old Testament, but it is all academic and my soul sometimes cries out for the restoration of this indulgence in my Father.
I always fear a little bit that unless I am 100% diligent in my intimate study of the Scriptures, I am going to fall away into blithering mess and self loathing at my lack of ability and discipline. Jesus is so amazing though. He intercedes constantly on my behalf that I may experience alleviating grace from the wrath of a perfect and just God.
This morning, in my forced silence, I got the 'brilliant and innovative idea' to pray while I drove. Who's ever heard of that right? Alone time in your car... how does that connect to prayer?
Yeah, I am a little slow.
This morning though, man... it was the greatest and longest conversation I have had in quite a while. (and by that I think I mean ever.)
Try praying in your car. You may realize that those crazy machines are good for more than just going.
