Relief

Isn't it a relief to discover that your thirsty heart must no longer search; that what, so deep inside you seemed unquenchable, can be filled to overflowing and with grace abounding?

Isn't it a relief to know that God is not some future goal or past memory but a "right this second" presence? Isn't it a relief to know that prayer is the mere turning your attention to Him, having Him fixed in your awareness, and a silent "Thank You, Father"?

Isn't it a relief to know simplicity and humility count the most with God? Isn't it a relief to know God is personal, real, and everlasting; to realize you are totally dependent on Our All Merciful Father? Isn't it a relief to know He does His work in your heart?

Isn't it a relief to know that God has a soft spot for great sinners and late bloomers?

Isn't it a relief to know that practicing God's presence is non-competitive and cheaters automatically disqualify themselves? Isn't it a relief to know that God always knows the score and He controls the time clock so we don't have to?

Isn't it a relief to know there are no shortcuts and the only way is through the narrow gate?

Isn't it a relief to know you can talk to Our Father directly? Isn't it a relief to know God never gives you more than He can handle?

Isn't it a relief to know God doesn't go off duty, out to lunch or out of business? Isn't it a relief to know that God never stops? Isn't it a relief to know that, even if we quit Him, He never quits us?

Isn't it a relief to know you don't have to follow any formulas, procedures, methods, or programs? Isn't it a relief to know the only one you have to please is God?

Isn't it a relief to know that practicing God's presence requires no expensive tools or equipment, no admission fees, no tithes, no membership or renewal fees? Isn't it a relief to know by cooperating with God's will He unfolds the curriculum for you day by day?

Isn't it a relief to know that, with a single, "Yes, Father" He will lift you into His Kingdom right here and now? Isn't it a relief to know He is the Creator of whatever is practical, firm, and solid? Isn't it a relief to know He owns everything and all you need be is a good steward?

Isn't it a relief to know His only question of you is the question asked by His Son, "(Peter) do you love me?" - John 21:15-17

Isn't it a relief to hear the words of Our Lord,
             "I am with you always - even unto the end of the world."?