Treasure

What is my treasure? What does my heart clamp onto? What would I miss if I lost it?

I can say unequivocally that my treasure is Jesus. At one time, it may have been such things as my guitars, music, or even my desire to be in a relationship. But I have given that all up to Jesus. I would no longer miss those things if I gave them up. I have, in fact, given them up. I have laid them all at the feet of Jesus. My heart clamps onto Jesus.

I love to do my quiet time; the time I spend with Jesus, reading Scripture, and praying. I have found that I finally understand what the Apostle Paul meant when he wrote, “pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV). I find myself praying breath prayers throughout the day. A breath prayer is a short prayer one can say with a breath. A classic example is this, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner,” or simply, “Thank you, God, for loving me.” I pray as I go about my daily business, as I drive, work, and do schoolwork. I am constantly in prayer, thanking God, asking for His help, and praising Him.

I am not saying this to “toot my own horn” or brag. No, I am saying this to encourage you. I want to show you that praying without ceasing is a state of mind. One does not have to be in a particular posture physically to pray. It is a mental posture one must assume, an attitude, a state of mind.

This state of mind is a choice I repeatedly make throughout the day. I choose to talk to God. And do you know what the fantastic thing about this choice is? God listens to me. The Creator and Ruler of the universe makes time for me. I am nothing in this tremendously massive creation (more on that another time), and Jesus takes the time to listen to me. He will listen to you, too. Take the time. Make an effort. I dare you to.