In His Presence

In God’s presence I find the greatest sense of joy and peace. I feel like I am the best “me” I’ve ever been when I spend time with Him. If I find myself lonely, sad, depressed or just plain mentally tired, just a few minutes with Jesus renews my strength. I can feel His Arms around me. I radiate in His love. At His feet, I’ve learned so much about the world, gotten secrets of the universe and downloaded information to better operate as His ambassador. I ask God questions about His Word and He answers me with a depth and understanding I could never fathom without Holy Spirit’s expertise and help. To be in God’s presence is indescribable!

So answer me this: Why do I sometimes find it so hard to spend time with Him on a consistent basis? I know for a fact the time spent with God is beneficial and enriching to my life. Yet sometimes I have to fight with myself to carve out precious, life-saving moments with Him! I suppose it is the flesh that wars with my spirit every chance it gets. I suppose I let the cares, concerns and culture of this world distract me from being in the One’s company who can deliver me from those very same things. I suppose it’s just plain laziness and procrastination which keeps me from sacrificing my time, praise and worship. But He deserves so much more from me. And I deserve more too, which He reminds me of often.

I adore the time I spend with God, communing with Him, soaking in His wisdom and love. Everytime I’ve been so intensely in tune with Him I can’t wait to be in His Presence like that again. Each experience is unique and better and better each time. It is life altering. So I’ve made the CONSCIOUS decision to MAKE time to be with GOD. I will fight my flesh with everything I have and give myself to Him as a living sacrifice each and everyday. It is my reasonable service. Yes. It is worth giving up everything I own and sacrificing everything I am. Yes. It is important enough for me to shake off the flesh and worship Him in spirit and truth. Yes. It is more than useful for me to give up bad habits like procrastination and selfishness to gain good wisdom and knowledge. Yes. Yes it is. Just to be in His presence.