I have found that I have to humble myself to really come into the presence of God. At times public worship is harder because of the other people that I notice. The Psalm 100 passage indicates that we come into God's presence with singing, praise and thanksgiving. For a long time I was very conscious of all the people around me when I tried to sing and praise God (enter into His presence). When I really tuned out others and focused on singing, praising and giving thanks, that is when I best experience God's presence.
I have come to long for the noticeable presence of God!
Have a great day!
PJ
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Satan works hard to convince me that I am not worthy to be in God's presence, but the Word tells me otherwise. I must make the choice to read the word daily, believe the word, trust the word, then act like I am in God's presence. One way, I build the feeling that I am in God's presence is to listen to Christian music as part of my devotional time.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit difficult for my mind to focus on God if I start my day with Twisted Sister's "We're Not Going to Take it" or Jodie Mecinna singing "My Give A Damn Is Busted". But when I listen to the Gaither Vocal Band singing "Our God is an Awesome God" or Laverne Tripp singing "We've Got the Power", God comes in and fills me with His over flowing presence. Now that is the way to start the day.
Father, help me to daily focus on you so that I can not only know you are in my life, but I can feel you here. I pray others will see you in me. Thank you for calling Godly musicians who sing your praises.