…Jesus actually said to go into your room to pray and shut the door. In this post, this fond-of-porches author writes of praying and communing with the Lord on a porch of my own imagination; but the idea is similar–a private place to meet with the Lord, preferably in the morning….

…the following are thoughts on what Jesus might say if we’ve missed taking time with Him:

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Comfortable chairs, a gentle breeze–I make My porch to be a welcoming place, where you can come to meet with Me, receiving of My love and grace.

So, I was out on the porch this morning, and I was waiting there for you; but you weren’t there to greet Me, but were focused on things you needed to do.  

I would have liked to share with you today and to help you with any matter; but My children don’t always seek My voice, though it’s so needed amidst this world’s chatter.

If you could realize consistently that time there with Me is well-spent, then I could give you answers to prayer that are perfect for you and heaven-sent.

Well, I hope I’ll see you tomorrow on the porch, to lead you in the way that’s right. In this world of so much darkness, My Word is your steadfast and ever-guiding Light.

P. A. Oltrogge

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” Mark 1:35

“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6

“Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry,
my King and my God, for to You I will pray. My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
In the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.” Psalm 5:1-3

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

“I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word.” Psalm 119:147

“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” Psalm 143:8

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2

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