The priests in the Old Testament nurtured that small and tender flame all the time. It was symbolic of the prayers that were going to God from His people. There thoughts were that if we maintain this fire God will hear our prayers and we would have a "right" relationship with Him.
Today we no longer have to go to this effort or burning candles or incense when we come into God's presence, as He is with us always. Even thought that if far easier, sometimes it gets too easily forgotten doesn't it? We say that quick prayer while in traffic or we ask for help in a situation at the immediate need. I have to ask, do you have time set aside to pray? To honestly listen to God? Maybe it is in the morning (my favorite time), maybe it is on a walk when you can let go of your day. Maybe you need to go back to the early rituals and light a candle as a reminder, there is nothing wrong with that. Think about what would make that chat with God easier and honestly just do it. I ask you to consider setting aside time, perhaps start with 5 minutes a day of uniterrupted time with God. I would think we could go that far couldn't we?
Father, I love the fact that you want to spend time with me. Thank you for your sweet fellowship together. Help me to teach others by my example the importance of daily prayer and fellowship with you. Sometimes I let so many things get in the way of our time together. Today, Lord, I will reserve a portion of my day just for youi and me! In Jesus' name Amen.
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