I’ve noticed that one of the hardest things to do is to allow our hands to become light.
Meaning, we are often so used to the toil and struggle that when things become light, we feel like something is wrong. Or about to go wrong.
Instead of enjoying the moments of lightness, we wrestle to see the troubles of the future.
Can you relate to this?
I feel like part of the reason for this is our problem with being present. So much of our ability to be present is robbed by technology. iPhones and the like keep us in a constant state of wanting. More information. More purchases. More striving to be like the influencers.
All of it robs from today.
We need to recapture today. As a community of believers, we must take hold of the present again and live. Learn to truly live.
It’s time for God’s children to become satisfied, even as we yearn for more of Him. Let all of our yearning be connected to Him and His presence. This is where we become present.
The spirit of never enough has invaded all areas of our lives and culture…even the church. It seems that nobody is ever satisfied anymore.
For months now I’ve been practicing the art of being present. I intentionally stop myself, take a breath, and remind myself to stay grounded in today.
Being present allows us to exercise more gratitude…which we are instructed to do before we present our requests to God.
The enemy wants to keep us distracted and in such upheaval that we never take moments to be thankful…therefore, hindering our walk with Jesus. It’s time to put a stake in the ground and take back the present of being present in His presence.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7
I heard an unknown voice say, “Now I will take the load from your shoulders; I will free your hands from their heavy tasks. You cried to Me in trouble, and I saved you; I answered out of the thundercloud and tested your faith when there was no water at Meribah.” Psalm 81:6-7
365 Days in the Presence 