'Son' bathing

The most important thing that ever happens in prayer is letting ourselves be loved by God.

"Be still, and know that I am God" (Ps 46:10). it's like slipping into a tub of hot water and letting God's love wash over us, enfold us.

Prayer is like sunbathing. When you spend a lot of time in the sun, people notice it. They say, "You've been at the beach." You look like you've been out in the sun because you've got a tan.

Prayer - or bathing in the Son of God's love (Son bathing?) - makes you look different. The awareness of being loved brings a touch of lightness and a tint of brightness, and sometimes, for no apparent reason, a smile plays at the corner of your mouth. Through prayer you not only know God's love, you realize it; you are in conscious communion with it.

"The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus" by Brennan Manning