One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.  Psalms 27:4 

 

To discover the blessings of abiding you must: (1) Set aside quality time to work on your relationship. The Psalmist said, ‘‘early will I seek Thee’’ (Psalm 63:1). Unless you give God the first part of your day, you’re unlikely to break through to a deeper relationship with Him. You need to set aside a time and a place where you can read and write comfortably, think, study, talk to God out loud, and weep if you need to. (2) Savor His Words to you. Receive them like food, like treasure, like a love letter. Remember, you’re reading in order to meet someone. Your goal is not information, it’s intimacy. Ponder what you’ve read. Let it go down into the core of your being. Expect Him to interact with you. (3) Talk and listen to a person - not an invisible force. We treat God as if He’s some mystical force ‘out there.’ No; He wants you to talk to Him like you would to a friend - to hear your requests, your worries, and your thanks. Go ahead, risk being honest, and expect His insight in return. Take time to be still. Seek Him until you find Him. (4) Keep a written record. Not a diary of your day or an attempt at literature, but a record of your personal walk with God. Share with Him your disappointments. Ask for His wisdom. Leave your request on the page until you receive guidance. Keep track of His answers. These simple practices are called ‘disciplines’ because they take effort - but the reward is more than worth it.