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Hey Gang,

Busy week, so I haven’t been on the blog schedule here. Yesterday we had a great time in prayer and worship with a young lady who has been out at IHOP (no, not the pancake place) for a couple of years. She led our worship and prayer time and talked about contemplative prayer.

She told a cool story about wanting to “know God” and for God to “know her” and how she asks God “where would you like to meet”? She described how God would speak to her via her imagination and she’d see herself in a beautiful garden with Jesus.

We were encouraged to get quiet before the Lord and ask that question. I was afraid I’d have this dumb, blank stare after asking that question in prayer, but immediately got an image in my “mind’s eye” (imagination).

I was with Jesus under a makeshift tent canopy on the beach. It reminded me of the scene in the Bible where Jesus has a fire going on the beach and cries out to Peter and the others to come in from fishing and join him.

It was drizzling, and there was a small campfire blazing just a few feet in front of the opening of this tent. It was just me and Jesus.

At one point, I caught my mind drifting off into the cares of this life … and when I realized I’d lost focus on my ‘conversation’ with Jesus, I saw myself standing outside, pacing the beach in the rain. I leaned over and tucked my head back under the canopy, sat down, and said “I’m back, Jesus – I got distracted there”. He smiled and said “that’s quite alright”.

Weird? Maybe to you. It was a refreshing, real experience for me. I enjoyed His Presence, and my “casual talking” with Christ like I’ve not enjoyed it in a long time.

So, if you’re up to the challenge … pull yourself away … close your door … calm your soul … and say “Jesus, where would you like to meet?” and simply write down the place that comes to mind in your imagination.

If you’re comfortable sharing it – let us know – leave a comment below.