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HIS EMPOWERING PRESENCE

~~Psalm 42:1-5~~

How does God make His presence known in our lives?  This question has no simple, "one-size-fits-all"  answer.  However, there are several general ways in which God reveals Himself today.

For example, God may wake you from a deep sleep in the middle of the night.  Many times, I have sat straight up in bed, knowing for certain that Jesus was right there with me, giving me answers to some serious questions of the day.  Did I see Him or hear a voice? No.  But did I know He was there? Absolutely.

Also, God makes His presence known by giving instantaneous guidance.  Step by step, decision after decision, God leads us where He wants us to go.

Quite often, He shows Himself by giving such a clear word that you know for certain it was from God.  How many times have you been reading a Scripture passage when SNAP!--it seems as if a light comes on in your mind?  Then immediately you understand some new truth or the solution to a hard decision becomes clear.

Furthermore, God reveasls Himself in the tragedies of life.  Can you think of some time when you were so sorrowful that you couldn't even move?  What happened?  Somehow, you found the strength  and courage to go on, no matter how much it hurt.  Where does that strength come from?  It comes from the One who is always within, always empowering.  All we have to do is say, "Lord, I need you at this moment." And, He is there. He's always there.

L. J.

Great Truths

11:30 PM, Nov. 22, 2007 .. Posted by smokeybutter

Thanks for sharing that. I enjoyed reading it.
Blessings,
Missy