Last Sunday's readings revealed the presence of Jesus chatting with Martha, and Mary sharing their innermost feelings seeking advice that would assist them. The atmosphere was genial sufficient for the two women to relax in a comfortable ambience with a willingness to listen, and learn all that their guest provided for their benefit.
But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. ~ Matthew 6:6
The inner room, or inner closet is our innermost life where we encounter the creator of our life, waiting for us to speak with Him of our troubles, aspirations, and even those fears that conspire against us. In the silence of our heart we meet with Our Saviour with a willingness to listen with care to the counselling that He provides for our well being.
The French Carmelite, lay brother known to us as Brother Lawrence, aka Nicolas Herman spent his adult life living simply in a monastery, chatting with The Saviour continually throughout his waking day. When cooking Brother Lawrence was as enthusiastic to speak with Our Saviour, as he would be during his periods of rest in deep silence, after a full day's work in the kitchen.
it is impossible to please God without faith.
Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. ~ Hebrews 11:6
While silence creates an atmosphere easily enabling us to interact with Our Saviour, I have discovered that Our Saviour happily converses with us during our working periods, encouraging us to do better in what ever task we are performing. He will guide us, and lead us when ever the need arises. This dialogue is for our benefit knowing well that He loves us, beyond anything that we can understand within the relationship we normally call friendship.
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, he also hears their cry and saves them.
- Psalm 145:18-19
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