Be our Guiding Star.

 In His Presence

Not a place to visit, but a state of being,

A life-spring for the soul,its deepest seeing.

Not a distant throne behind a veil of cloud,

But a dwelling place in which my heart is bowed.

In His presence.

There is fullness of joy—a deep and radiant well,

A peace no earthly turmoil can dispel.

A safety not of walls,but of surrender,

A refuge where my soul grows deep and tender.

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)

In His presence, fears unclench their grip,

And from my weary soul,the burdens slip.

The chaos of the world grows strangely dim,

For I am seen,and known, and held by Him.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

This is the holy ground where I take off

The shoes of my striving,my hollow proof.

Here,I need no armor, no disguise,

Only the honesty of open eyes

That see His holiness,and in that light,

See my own soul made clean,and clear, and bright.

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)

In His presence, strength is re-conceived—

Not as a force that I have now achieved,

But as a current flowing from His throne,

Making His endless life and power my own.

Here, direction finds its truest north,

And the soul of me goes gracefully forth.

For guidance isn't just a path made plain,

But the gained confidence to bear His name.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

So let me live here, in this secret space,

Bathed in the radiance of His face.

Not rushing in and out with hurried prayer,

But learning simply how toabide there.

In His presence.

My true address.

My place of healing.

My only rest.

Where I am changed from glory unto glory,

And my life tells the ultimate love story.

Amen.

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The Dwelling Place:

This reflection on God's presence draws from the scriptural truth that for the believer, God's presence is not just an occasional experience but our intended habitat.

· Psalm 16:11 establishes the supreme benefit: fullness of joy and eternal pleasures.

· Isaiah 41:10 reveals its practical effect: the removal of fear through His strengthening, helping, upholding presence.

· Hebrews 4:16 frames it as our access point for mercy and grace, encouraging confident, continual approach.

· John 15:4-5 (implied) defines the New Testament reality: to abide in Christ is to remain in His presence, the essential condition for a fruitful life.

To live "in His presence" is to consciously practice the reality that through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us (1 Corinthians 6:19). It is the place of transformation (2 Corinthians 3:18), complete acceptance (Ephesians 1:6), and our only true source of identity, peace, and power. It is both our refuge and our commissioning ground.