Actively Waiting (oxymoron)

So...

I have been attempting as of this week to get my devotional life back into the ol' routine. Six a.m. five days a week, you know, the norm. Well, I have to be fully honest and say the devotion I once had to getting up before the sun has seemingly fizzled away. This isn't to say its not coming back; because that's not optional. But those good ol' times of last year when waking up at six was easy, I believe those days are long gone.

I am not stressed about this recent predicament though. In all honesty, I am excited. My habitual French pressing of the coffee and rubbing of the eyes at 5:45 will still be the usual, and I will be happy with it. (Smirk).


I did this summer however discover some new incredible worship music that I am excited to implement into my daily devotionals. A body of believers in Kansas City, Missouri begun a thing called IHOP (International House of Prayer) and it is a 24/7 prayer/worship center that births some absolutely amazing music and prayer. I have been listening to it on the ipod for quite some time and am really excited to see God use it as a tool for growing me up a bit more spiritually this year.


As freaky as it may sound to many; I really want to experience more of the presence of God this year. I don't simply want a doctrine of God, I want an experience of God. I have felt His presence on a multiplicity of occasions; but I am far from satisfied. I want to drool with anticipation for His presence, I really believe that desperately seeking God means daily dying to my own desires, and giving into what He has for me each individual day.

Well, this blog was random but I am just excited about starting up my morning devo' time, trading it for the afternoon routine; difficult trade. I think their is just something symbolic and beautiful about watching the sun rise and drinking some Joe, all the while blasting some praise music. That's the breakfast of champions ladies and gentlemen.

Well, yeah...
http://www.ihop.org/.

Check it out!