As King Solomon brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to the new Temple he built to honor God, the Lord’s presence filled the Temple as a cloud. This means that “no atomic particle is so small that God is not fully present to it, and no galaxy is so vast that God does not surround it.” It’s mind-blowing to ponder-God’s center is everywhere, while God’s circumference is nowhere, as philosophers and poets have said.
God, the creator of the universe, is everywhere.
As we consider this wonderful truth, let’s stretch ourselves to think about the amazing omnipresent God. It’s simply calling to mind that God dwells within us through his Spirit and his Son. Practicing the presence of God, as I did while fretting about my driving test, can be done anywhere and at any time. He says he figured I’d need them either to celebrate or commiserate. Back in the waiting room, I glimpse my husband bearing flowers as I share the good news. And although during the test I make eleven minor faults, I pass. When the driving examiner calls my name, I still feel nervous but also calmer. As I wait, unsure that I will pass this test, I practice the presence of Jesus-I affirm that he is with me. The English country lanes are narrow, and our car feels big and unwieldy. I’m in my thirties and have been driving for decades but have only recently ventured behind the wheel on the “wrong” side of the road.
I shift in my seat, trying to still myself as I wait to take my driving test. I sit in the waiting room, hand on my heart, saying in my mind, Lord Jesus, you live within me. Why not try this today or tomorrow?īy Amy Boucher Pye, excerpted from the book 7 Way to Pray Becoming aware of God in our daily lives takes being intentional.
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