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Practicing the Presence of God

As we embark on this journey, we'll explore the significance of prayer, the importance of a heart of worship, and the reality of God's presence in our daily lives. Let's dive in!

Scripture Foundation

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." - Matthew 18:20 "But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." - Matthew 6:6 "Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and thus all died." - Colossians 3:2-3 "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me; you know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar." - Psalm 139:1-12

Main Content

As we reflect on these passages, we're reminded that prayer is not just a means to an end, but an end in itself. It's a way to connect with God, to seek His guidance, and to experience His presence. In Matthew 18:20, Jesus teaches us that He is present with us whenever we gather in His name. This truth encourages us to prioritize prayer as a means of deepening our relationship with Him. In Matthew 6:6, Jesus emphasizes the importance of prayer being a personal and private experience. He invites us to shut the door to our rooms and pray to our Father who sees in secret. This passage reminds us that God values our intimacy with Him and rewards our faithfulness. Colossians 3:2-3 reminds us to set our hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. This passage encourages us to cultivate a heart of worship, prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else. Psalm 139:1-12 is a powerful reminder of God's presence in our daily lives. The psalmist declares that God is familiar with all his ways, knows when he sits and rises, and perceives his thoughts from afar. This passage encourages us to acknowledge God's sovereignty and omnipresence. As we reflect on these passages, we're invited to prioritize prayer as a means of deepening our relationship with God. We're encouraged to shut the door to our rooms and pray to our Father who sees in secret. We're reminded to cultivate a heart of worship, prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else. And we're encouraged to acknowledge God's sovereignty and omnipresence in our daily lives. For the next week, commit to setting aside time each day to practice the presence of God through prayer. Take a few minutes each morning and evening to shut the door to your room and pray to your Father who sees in secret.

Faith Builder for Retired Individuals using Matthew 18:20

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