Lord Jesus, Your presence is all I want.

 **"Your Presence Is Enough"**  

*A Heart's Cry for Christ Alone*  

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### **1. The Cry of the Thirsty Soul**  

*"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, my God."* (Psalm 42:1)  

- Like Mary at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:42)  

- Like the bleeding woman pressing through the crowd (Mark 5:28)  

- Like the thief gasping, *"Remember me!"* (Luke 23:42)  

*Strip me of every counterfeit comfort. Unsettle me until You are my only home.*  

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### **2. The Promise of His Presence**  

*"My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."* (Exodus 33:14)  

- **In the fire** (Daniel 3:25)  

- **In the storm** (Mark 4:39)  

- **In the valley** (Psalm 23:4)  

- **In the silence** (1 Kings 19:12)  

*You don’t just give blessings—You give **Yourself**.*  

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### **3. A Prayer of Surrender**  

> *Jesus,  

> I trade:  

> - Miracles for the Miracle-Worker,  

> - Gifts for the Giver,  

> - Answers for the I AM.  

>  

> Let my heart echo the psalmist:  

> *"Whom have I in heaven but You?  

> And earth has nothing I desire besides You."* (Psalm 73:25)  

>  

> When my hands cling to lesser things,  

> Pry them open—  

> Until You are my only treasure.  

> Amen.*  

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### **4. Scriptures to Anchor Your Heart**  

- *"You make known to me the path of life; in **Your presence** there is fullness of joy."* (Psalm 16:11)  

- *"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you."* (James 4:8)  

- *"I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."* (Philippians 3:8)  

> *"The presence of God is not a place to visit—  

> it’s a reality to live in."*  

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**When you feel distant:**  

1. **Pause** – Still your heart (Psalm 46:10)  

2. **Proclaim** – Speak His nearness (Hebrews 13:5)  

3. **Pursue** – Turn from distractions (James 4:8)