Holy Ground

Moses was told to take off his shoes because he was standing on holy ground. God came to him in a physical way in the burning bush. It was a unique event. But we are at an advantage. Christ lives within us, rendering THIS place, THIS moment, holy ground. Every moment, every place he has us walk is holy. We don't need to wait to be in a "holy place" to pray. We don't need to wait until we become "more holy" to pray (not that we can do that anyhow). This is the place to pray, this is the time to pray. 

This is the main idea, as I read it, of the section of chapter 1 titled Beginning Where We Are.  Foster continues by referencing one of my favorite musicals, Fiddler on the Roof. Tevye prays constantly as he walks along the road on his daily milk route. He fusses and complains and asks the hard questions, following the example of Jeremiah (20:7, for example).

I need to remember to take of my metaphorical sandals and talk with God. It's all holy ground, because he is with me.