Lap Work

Have you ever sat to do computer work or "lap work" and a gentle little fur ball gently, one foot at a time, crawled into your lap, made himself at home, stretched out and fell asleep?  I know, some of you are not animal lovers, but lots are, so for those who can relate, keep reading!

Carmel

When Carmel, my 2 year old fur baby, crawls on my lap, my heart just melts. I would suppose when a parent holds or feeds a child, that warm, snuggling feel does the same thing. It is so special.  There's nothing I can do, or choose to do, when these special times happen, short of some disaster occurring. 

This morning, as this special time occurred, I thought to myself, wondering if this was God's marvelous sense of humor trying to tell me that it is these very times that might be wise to take more time to talk/pray to God.  I talk with Carmel, why not take time to pray?

Sometimes, I am not disciplined in my prayer life. I have no callouses on my knees but my DVD and online apps are active. Maybe I should join a convent, or a military school, to get me on a schedule to do that.  However, many factors are not in my favor there!! 

Then again, perhaps I'm stuck in pre-historic messages from somewhere that the way I pray is not right, correct or good enough. Does this thinking ever happen to you? I wonder what God would say to us?  

My mind also begins to answer this question: "You know Molly, just the desire to be with me in prayer time pleases me. That alone is a prayer!"  Almost, like calling a friend with no conversation in mind, simply saying, "was just thinking of you...thought I'd call!"  So, the next time I try to do some lap work and I have company, it just might be a good time to talk to another friend at the same time!!  Just imagine!