Frank Laubach writes " All thought employs silent words and is really conversation with your inner self. Instead of talking to yourself, form the habit of talking with Christ."
I have been thinking about this idea for months now. I have even begun. There are times that I am standing and waiting and I remember that I can redeem these moments, If I would just turn my mind to the Lord. Its simple to begin to try, it may not last long before I am distracted again, but for a few more minutes of my day I am talking with the Lord. I may be telling Him about mundane things - but He cares about my mundane things. He wants to teach me to worship Him even in that. And a few times He has redirected my thoughts to think about something He wants me to care about. A friend who needs prayer will come to mind, or it may be He wants me to see the wind blowing in the trees and reflect on it.
" When you are strolling out of doors alone, you can recall the Lord at least once every minute with no effort. (that is the way Frank Laubach suggest beginning - think on the Lord once every minute all day long) If you wander to a place where you can talk aloud without being overheard, you can speak to the invisible Companion inside you. Ask Him what is most on His heart and then answer back aloud with your voice what you believe God replies to you."
I am not at the place where I am speaking to God aloud yet...but I like the idea of asking God what is on His heart. I think I have been too self centered to even think of such a question until now. It will be something I try to remember to do more often.
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