There is
no place on earth more fulfilling than living in God's presence. He reveals to
us the path of life, fills us with His joy and gives us pleasures, which last
for an eternity (Psalm 16:11).
His
presence abides in us and He gives us His rest (Exodus 33:14). We continually
commune with Him through prayer (Psalm 145:18-19). When we draw near to Him, He
comes closer to us (James 4:8).
At times,
we may sense God's presence, but He is always near to us, living within us
(Genesis 28:16). We find Him if we take the time to seek Him with our whole
heart and soul (Deuteronomy 4:29).
Regardless
of our behavior, His graciousness, compassion, attention, mercy and love
accompany the presence of God in our life; although our sins will break His
heart and grieve His Spirit (2 Kings 13:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:19).
Brokenhearted
people find soothing comfort in God's presence; and, in our humility, He will
save us from every one of our afflictions (Psalm 34:18-19).
God's
goodness is magnanimous to those who submit to Him. Words fail to describe what
He has planned for those who trust Him (Psalm 31:19-20).
As our
refuge and strength, God keeps us safe from every enemy, from strife and from
gossips (Psalm 46:1). His plans are not evil, and He intends for us to prosper in
Him (Jeremiah 29:11).
Prayer:
Father
God, create a clean heart in us, and help us to refresh our commitment to You.
We thank You for not casting us away from Your presence or removing Your Spirit
from within us when we fall into sin (Psalm 51:10-11).
We come
into Your presence with gratitude for all that You do for us, and we shout
joyfully in praises to You. You are our great King, our Savior and God (Psalm
95:2-3).
Thought
for the Day:
We joyfully
serve the Lord and dwell in His presence with a continual song in our heart and
on our lips. - Psalm 100:2
