I’m re-reading a powerful little book that captured my attention 20 years ago.  It is called “Practicing His Presence”, journaling two men’s attempts to continually be in the presence of God. 

As soon as I opened it, I found some thoughts that are absolutely amazing.  Each of these deal with lessons the author learned about seeking out and remaining in the presence of God.  Where do we go wrong?  What should be the goal?  How do we seek and find His presence?

We should establish ourselves in a sense of God’s presence, be continually conversing with Him.  That it was a shameful thing to quit His conversation, to think of trifles and fooleries.

Do I not spend too much of my time distracted by things far less useful, far less noble than the God of all creation?

That we should feed and nourish our souls with high notions of God, which would yield us great joy in being devoted to Him.

Do I not tend to minimize God, rather than allowing the truth of who He is and what He has done nourish my soul?

That we out to quicken [activate, invigorate] our faith.  That it was lamentable we had so little; and that instead of taking faith for the rule of conduct, men amused themselves with trivial devotions, which changed daily.

Do I not replace a simple faith in God with a preoccupation with the complex rules of man?

That we ought to give ourselves up to God, with regard both to things temporal and spiritual, and seek our satisfaction only in the fulfilling of His will, whether He lead us by suffering or by compassion, for all would be equal to a soul truly resigned.

Am I truly resigned to His will or am I not?  Am I willing to do anything He asks of me or am I not?  Have I truly given myself up to God or have I not?

Oh, there is great joy, abundant peace and overwhelming power when we find ourselves basking in the presence of the Lord our God!  He is worthy to consume our thoughts!  He is greater than anything we can imagine on our own!  He will take a little faith and move mountains with it!  He will change us in ways that glorify Him and benefit us!

If we can only practice His presence TODAY!