Where God is...

Greetings!

Today, my thoughts are on the power of God's presence. We sometimes think that if we are where God is there is no conflict, no issues, no problems. I would love it if that were true, but the truth is that there are no times when we are not in His presence. So, when we are going through our season of triumph or our seasons of turmoil...He is there.

In Psalm 139:4-6, it says, "For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto it." The King James version is a little harder to understand, but these verses are saying that no matter where we are or what we do...God knows us intimately. Before we even speak a word, He knows. Although that convicts my spirit about the things I sometimes say and the things I sometimes do, its comforting to know that no matter how many mistakes I make, He still loves me. 

Where God is, there is no condemnation, no guilt, and no shame.
Where God is there is a peace that surpasses all understanding
Where God is there is a love that overflows onto others
Where God is there is a joy that doesn't make sense to the world

I can know that without hesitation because I know that He created everything...including me and that He did that intentionally. That thought strengthens me and gives me a boldness that can only come from being where God is...

Until next time...

Be blessed