To encounter God in intimacy takes a seeking, constantly searching heart that seeks His face.
Some measure of silence is necessary so that God can speak and lead us to rest.
The God encounter is more than music and singing and worship. It is more than the reading of scripture. It encompasses these but is not restricted to them by any means.
In a way it is a result of contant prayer "praying without ceasing". The God encounter can be in the prayer closet where we learn what His voice sounds like and what His presence feels like and we learn to value His presence, alone where no one else is. It can be in a prayer meeting or a worship meeting.
His presence is not restricted to the closet or the meetings in church. The God encounter looks different in the different seasons of our life.
It can be while you're walking in the park, while we're eating alone, while we're walking and talking to God in a flow of natural conversation, while we're writing, while we're in the office, in the school halls.
Its a matter of the openness of your heart to the Holy Spirit to say 'God I need you' listening and watching for Him 'more than the watchmen wait for morning so my soul waits for you O Lord'.
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