Our Lord’s Holy Presence, by way of his Holy Spirit, is with us always, as promised. BUT, are we with Him?
As we arise every morning , our minds are immediately bombarded with thoughts of what the coming day is going to be like. The Evil one is there with his manufactured anxieties, worries and distracting activities. He is hoping to sidetrack what your first morning thoughts should be; Praise and thanks to God for the day that he has made for you.
Practice this simple prayer upon waking…You can even say this while you are still in bed!
Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all that is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made, and I pray this morning prayer with you and to you… (Supporting scripture for these holy words: John 1:1-5/Philippians 4:8/Psalm 118:24)
Lord, as we go forward into this day, I ask that your Holy Spirit will be with me, and act in my life to help me be aware of, and thankful for your Presence in my life today. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
And, for going out into the hustle and bustle of the broken world we live in, pray for the Holy Spirit’s help in keeping focused…
Lord, help me quiet my thoughts and chaotic mind this morning, so I may focus on your Holy Spirit and Holy Word being with me throughout this day.
So:
Practicing The Presence of God in Your Life today means just that…
You must change the way you think by PRACTICING: rejecting the evil one’s fiery arrows of anxiety, worry, and doubt; and replacing those thoughts with good and pure thoughts…
”Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good, and pleasing , and perfect. (Romans 12:2)
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you have learned from me and saw me doing…Then the God of Peace (His Presence) will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9)
May the Lord’s Presence, along with his Peace and Joy, be with you throughout this day…
