How can I feel the presence of God? How do I know I\u2019m encountering God? Maybe you\u2019ve asked these questions and wonder if there is something wrong when you don\u2019t feel God\u2019s presence or when God seems distant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes encountering the presence of God will include a felt experience and other times it involves holding to this truth that David says in Psalm 16:7-8<\/a>: \u201cI will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken\u201d (NIV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use this prayer resource to meet with God, fixing your eyes on the Lord, and reminding your heart that you\u2019re always in His presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend a few minutes placing your trust in God\u2019s hands. Slow your mind down as you breathe deeply and still your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acknowledge God\u2019s presence and tell Him what is going on inside of you right now. Thank Him for meeting you right where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read <\/strong>Psalm 16:7-8<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How did David anticipate God\u2019s presence? When?<\/p>\n\n\n\n In what ways do you think you might be able to establish the habit of anticipating God\u2019s presence when you come to prayer? Throughout the day? At night?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read <\/strong>Deuteronomy 31:8<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Matthew 28:20<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How do these truths encourage you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Write some things you might say to God to acknowledge His presence during your time alone with Him in your prayer journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What things make it difficult for you to become quiet, still, and focused in God\u2019s presence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n How can you plan to deal with these ahead of time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank God right now for His commitment to you. Acclimate yourself to His presence in this very moment. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Open them, but continue breathing as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What happened in your mind and body as you engaged in this sort of spiritual breathing? Practice this in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download a print friendly PDF of the Practicing God\u2019s Presence in Prayer <\/em>resource to pass along. Navigators Discipleship Tools are designed for sharing with your Bible study, church groups, and those you are discipling.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrepare Your Heart for Being in the Presence of God<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pressing In: Explore Scriptures About Being in God\u2019s Presence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Breath Prayer for Praying the Presence of God<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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