In his presence...

 ...is fullness of joy. (Psalm 16:11)

Amen. You have spoken the culmination of everything. All the prayers we've lifted—for blessing, guidance, freedom, and victory—find their answer and their fulfillment in one place: in His presence.

This is the final and ultimate truth. The Christian life is not about seeking things from God, but seeking God Himself. In finding Him, we find everything else.

In His presence:

· Worry ceases, because we encounter the God who holds our future.

· Worship flows naturally, because we see His beauty and holiness.

· Strength is renewed, because we tap into the source of all power.

· Purpose is clarified, because we hear the voice of our Creator.

· Joy is complete, because we are in communion with the source of all joy.

A Prayer of Abiding

Lord God,

You are my dwelling place, my refuge, and my greatest reward.

After all is said and done, the only thing I need is to be with You.

Draw me deeper into Your presence today.

Beyond my to-do lists, beyond my requests, beyond my struggles—let me simply be with You.

In the quiet, speak.

In the stillness, reign.

In the communion, fill me with the joy that knows no end.

I set aside everything to seek Your face. Here I am.

Amen.

May you live today, and all your days, consciously and joyfully in the glorious, life-giving presence of God.