Not long after lockdown began I sent this scripture to someone, Song of Solomon 2:10-13. But I kept feeling drawn back to it, so spent some time thinking and praying around it.

‘Come away with Me’ – time out, away from the normal rhythms.

‘The winter is past and the flowers are appearing and the season of singing has come’ – its spring time. Everything is waking up and coming alive. Naturally speaking it’s a busy time; spring cleaning or getting the garden sorted and planted BUT I felt the Holy Spirit was saying, ‘No, stop, Come away with Me.’

In my head the winter is a good time to do that or the summer but Spring????

It feels to me like He has asked me/us to come away. For what? I’m not sure but I do know that time with Him is never wasted or unproductive.

I’m thanking Him every day for this unique opportunity, never in my life have I had this space. I start my days in His presence, and there’s no clock watching or rushing on to the next part.

Am I praying 4hours a day? No.

Am I reading my bible every waking moment? No. But I am so much more Him-focussed and turning to Him throughout my day, just talking, chatting about things that come into my head or heart.

This time will pass but I’m praying that the depths I’m going into remain forever.’

Glyn Clark