I've been reading John Ortberg's book God is Closer than You Think. The first chapter is about a God who would draw near to his people. There are numerous examples out of the Bible that speak about God promising to be near to people. The Psalms are filled with the understanding of a God who is ever-present and who continually remains with us wherever we might go or wherever we might be. Read Psa. 139:1-10 and see what I mean about God being near.
John Ortberg in his book gives guiding principles to help us be aware of God's presence in our every moments. I find these principles helpful in getting me to slow and intentionally see God in every little thing. Try it!
John Ortberg in his book gives guiding principles to help us be aware of God's presence in our every moments. I find these principles helpful in getting me to slow and intentionally see God in every little thing. Try it!
- God is always present and active in my life, whether or not I see him.
- Coming to recogize and experience God's presence is learned behavior; I can cultivate it.
- My task is to meet God in this moment.
- I am always tempted to live "outside" this moment. When I do that, I lose my sense of God's presence.
- Sometimes God seems far away for reasons I do not understand. Those moments, too, are opportunities to learn.
- Whenever I fall, I can always start again right away.
- No one know the full extent to which a human being can experience God's presence.
- My desire for God ebbs and flows, but his desire for me is constant.
- Every thought carries a "spiritual charge" that moves me a little closer to or a little father from God.
- Every aspect of life--work, relationships, hobbies, errands--is of immense genuine interest to God.
- My path to experiencing God's presence will not look quite like anyone else's.
- Straining and trying too hard do not help.
John Ortberg, God Is Closer Than You Think (Participant's Guide, p.20)
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