Close to You

The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:26 NIV

I count the days to date night and the minutes to bedtime. Not that I don’t enjoy my children; on the contrary, they amuse me to no end. I love them. But after a long day, I want need to spend some time alone with my husband. When life has been hectic and my mind buzzes with to-do lists, I long to be close to him and spend time alone. A certain spot, right under his chin, I bury my face in his neck and inhale. SIGH—the anxiety melts away. Then whatever I must face isn’t so bad, because he is there.

This brings me to “quiet times” on Sunday. Are they necessary? This is a question I have been asking myself. We go to church and spend hours in fellowship and worship with other believers, first Sunday morning then again Sunday evening. Is an additional quiet time at home really necessary? And what about weeknight Bible studies? Is another quiet time essential?

The answer is “YES!” I can best explain by relating back to my husband. Let’s say I spend some time with him and a few other couples. We have a great time hanging out and playing games. The fabulous party ends, and we head home. In the car, I do not speak or look at him; as a matter of fact, I don’t even think about him. We arrive home; I get ready for bed and hop in without a second glance his way. How do my actions reflect my feelings? My actions say that my personal relationship with my husband is not important to me. I’m sure he would feel pretty rotten about it, as well. If we love someone, we want to spend time alone with them. Enjoying their company with others is great, but spending time alone helps us to communicate better and grow a deeper relationship.

We can spend many days and hours in a week enjoying God with the company of others, but spending time alone helps us to communicate better and grow a deeper relationship with Him. Spending time just talking to each other is important in any relationship, but especially one with our Heavenly Father. We talk while He listens, and then we listen while He talks. Through the Holy Spirit, He will speak to our heart. So take some time today to nestle yourself under God’s chin and inhale Him. SIGH and feel your day melt away. Let Him hold you. Whatever you face won’t seem so bad, because HE is there.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV

I challenge you to make some time with the one you love the most—God! If you haven’t fallen in love with Him, carve out some time to snuggle up and talk with Him today. I promise you’ll be blessed!