Sitting in His Presence

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Psalm 27:4-6

What does it look like to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life? What does it look like for me to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple? What does it look like for me to keep looking to Him in the midst of the battle when I see and feel the enemy’s fiery darts all around me and can’t see the LORD because the darts are so thick and intense? Those are the questions I have been pondering and meditating on these verses a lot lately.

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Why Does God Feel so Far Away?

God has been pursuing humankind since the beginning. He is a God who wants to have a relationship and intimacy with every man and woman He created. He created you with an identity – you were created in His image and likeness – and a purpose – to use your talents and giftings to steward and care for His creation. But the enemy is doing his best to steal, kill, and destroy the Lord’s plans and creation. I discussed this on today’s “Tea Time with Sue.

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