However, most of his children stick their fingers in their ears and refuse to listen
Last night, God taught me a very hard lesson
It's one that isn't comfortable
Especially in Western Culture
In a culture that is always concerned about productivity
God schooled me in how to just sit and soak in his presence
We decided to spend our last night in Apastepeque with our contacts in worship and communion
I have never felt the presence of God as sweet as I did in that orange room
It's funny that miles away from my church walls, the presence of God dwells so strong
As the night neared an end, my team leader announced whoever wants to leave can be dismissed
I was exhausted
Over run by emotion
Dreading our goodbyes the next day
It would have been easy for me to choose to leave
However, I heard God whisper "stay"
Stay in my presence
I love you
Just stay here with me
Forget about what else you need to pack
Forget about Guatemala
Forget about everyone else for just this moment
Rest in me
Soak in me
My natural instinct is always to run
It's to make excuses of all the things I have to do
But last night, I couldn't run
I couln't make excuses
With silent tears
I lounged on the couch
Soaking in God's presence
Even as the rest of the room buzzed back to normal life
I couln't move
I suddenly got a piece of my papas heart
I didn't want to leave
I just wanted to stay with him forever
forever soaking with him there on the couch
Then God reminded me
That this doesn't have to be just a random encounter
But hes there waiting for me all the time
That I need to learn to bathe in his love all the time
