Are You There God?
Sometimes we go along thinking the Spirit of God is somewhere else. Where? Who knows?
1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
Dwells is such a comforting word for me. The spirit dwells, abides, rests, in me. God is never far away.
When I pray, I invite the presence of the Holy Spirit to be known. I wait a moment or two and allow myself to feel the presence of God to become predominant in my awareness. In attempting to describe it, there is a fullness in my spirit, a warmth in my spirit, not like outdoor temperature heat, but the power of God. Anxiety passes away, peace and stillness take it’s place.
When I listen for communication from God, it is a nudging in my spirit at times. I have heard distinct words, but more often it is an enlightenment or feeling. There is a small intuition, a thought within you; and in your heart you know it is Holy and it is God. You know with all certainty that God is guiding you, especially when you have invited him and are expecting it. It is an exciting and beautiful thing.
Holy and powerful God, reveal yourself to me this day. Allow me to know the purpose you have for my life. Allow me to hear your voice and understand the nature of you, and my relationship with you. I am grateful for the Spirit of God that dwells within me. Let me experience the spiritual awakening that transforms life from ordinary to extraordinary. Amen
