Today : God’s Presence
TODAY’S VERSE
“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. So please don’t lose heart-” Ephesians 3:12-13 NLT
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Paul, the great leader of the New Testament church, was in prison. Some saw this as tragic and began to lose heart. Poverty, persecution, and hardship had been the cup of many of the believers; but to have Paul in prison was more than they could bear. However, Paul took this opportunity to write them from prison and today we benefit from his inspired words. He sent them a letter of encouragement and penned, “Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence. So please don’t lose heart.” Paul knew it was true. Everyday he went from the prison into the presence. And because of Christ and his faith in Him, Paul came to God with boldness and confidence. Today we can do the same. Are you losing heart? Have you struggled and almost given up? Do not lose heart. God is here. Come today into His presence with boldness and confidence in His unfailing love for you.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, thank You for inviting me to come to You with confidence and boldness. Thank You for loving me. Oh that I may know You and be filled with Your presence and power. Help me not to lose heart but to trust Your love.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
God has invited me to come boldly into His presence
Today, quiet your heart and ready yourself to come into the presence of God. Visualize Almighty God inviting you to boldly come to Him. As you do, feel the confidence that He has given you to come. He loves you and wants you to worship Him and enjoy His presence. As you meditate say, “Heavenly Father, I come. Make me conscious of Your presence.” Wait. If needed, say it again, “Heavenly Father, I come. Make me conscious of Your presence.” As you wait begin to sense His love and enjoy spending time with Him.