Listening and Prayer

One of my dream trips would be to do what this guy is doing, riding in the mountains. When I was growing up, I would often ride alone for long stretches of time (although where I rode, in Kansas, it looked nothing like this picture!)just to think, pray and listen. The older I get, the more I realize why Jesus gave us the example of going to quiet places to pray. We need down time or alone time, time to contemplate and more importantly, to listen. I just read an article from a business leader who emphasized the importance of taking alone time and contemplating. As a Christian, I know there is more to contemplation, I have to listen to what I believe the Lord is saying. Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice." Its hard to hear Him when we're too busy to listen.