We all come before God in our own way. Some read the Word; others write their prayers. The blog today is a simple outline of approaches that will be further discussed in future blogs. When I have practiced these as the Spirit leads me, I have experienced the sweetness of His Presence in tangible ways. Sometimes I have felt deeply loved; other times beauty covered everything; He often gives me a shake or a feeling of spiritual water passing through me. Especially soothing is the sense of rich spiritual oil easing my anxiety. Time can lapse without my awareness. He may whisper a phrase or remain quiet. I might receive an image of myself doing something that He has planned. Every way that He comes is good and lovely. He comes to some people with clear imagery and to others, speaking at length. Sometimes He is present, but cannot be felt. Other times His peace simply rests in the room.
I encourage you, pursue Him so that you might know His nature through personal experience.
Topics for future comments will include some of the following:
Invite Him to come and wait for Him to confirm His presence
Allow Him to control how the time is spent
Be generous with praise and thanksgiving
Pray the scriptures
Use music to inspire
Actively fight evil
Keep a soft heart by responding to the needs of others
Apply the blood of Jesus
Examine your heart and repent as needed
If you have the gift to speak in tongues, use it
Petition and intercede as lead
Allow Him to rest within you
Avoid begging and whining
Declare what He will do
Express your trust
Listen
Love
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