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Living in Awareness of God’s Presence
🌟 Our awareness of God’s presence doesn’t determine His existence, as He is always with us, unchanging and wanting the best for us.
📖 Our awareness of God’s presence allows Him to work in our lives and provide for our needs based on His love and kindness.
🙏 The presence of God enables believers to live a godly life in an ungodly world.
🌟 Every believer is indwelt by the Spirit of God, and it is the desire of God’s heart for us to live in awareness of His presence.
💔 Even in the face of loss and sorrow, God remains a guiding and helpful companion, allowing individuals to continue moving forward in life.
🌩️ “One of the evidences of our awareness of God’s presence is having peace in the midst of storms, knowing that Jesus is with us and will guide us through.”
🙏 The presence of an omnipotent God within us should bring us joy and reverence, knowing that we have His power and guidance in our lives.
🙏 “If we were aware of God’s presence at all times, prayer would become a priority in our lives, not just in times of trouble.”
💡 When faced with decisions, it is important to seek God’s will and wisdom, trusting Him to guide us in making the right choices.
🌟 “If I’m aware of his presence, I don’t have to worry about my needs, because Jesus Christ knows and provides for them even before I do.”
💔 Many people come to church seeking hope and encouragement in the midst of their problems and burdens, and living aware of God’s presence can provide that hope wherever it’s needed.
🙏 “Carefully, you do not have to sin. We have a choice to live as saints saved by the grace of God.”
The Power and Guidance of God’s Presence
🚗 “I heard it that loud not in hearing a voice. It was so loud to me that I almost turned to look I realized God you’ve spoken to my heart.”
Summary
TLDR: Living in the awareness of God’s presence brings assurance, forgiveness, peace, joy, and love, and enables believers to fulfill their tasks, overcome challenges, and have a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
- 🙏 Living in the awareness of God’s presence brings assurance, forgiveness, peace, joy, and love, and throughout the Bible, God’s presence is promised and experienced by individuals, enabling them to fulfill their tasks and overcome challenges, but believers can often live without being aware of God’s presence.
1.1 Living in the awareness of God’s presence provides assurance that he will meet our needs and that everything is under his control, and choosing to live apart from him means missing out on his love, knowledge, power, and omnipresence.
1.2 God’s presence is constant and unchanging, and being aware of His presence brings forgiveness, peace, joy, and love into our lives.
1.3 David’s psalm reminds us that God is always with us, guiding and comforting us through difficult times, and our awareness of His presence allows Him to work in our lives.
1.4 God’s presence is consistently promised and experienced by various individuals throughout the Bible, providing them with the assurance and support they need to fulfill their tasks and overcome challenges.
1.5 Jesus promised to be with his disciples even after he left, and at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came to dwell in every believer, enabling them to live a godly life; just like the Apostle Paul, we should be aware of God’s presence in our lives.
1.6 Jesus wanted his followers to understand and remember that he had not changed, and despite having the Holy Spirit indwelling them, believers can often live their lives without being aware of God’s presence.
- 🙏 Believers empowered by the Holy Spirit can spread the gospel worldwide, surpassing physical limitations, and have a life-changing awareness of God’s presence.
2.1 Believers will do greater works than Jesus because he is leaving but will return through the Holy Spirit, as seen in the example of Peter preaching to a large crowd at Pentecost.
2.2 The Holy Spirit empowers believers to spread the gospel worldwide, surpassing the limitations of physical distance.
2.3 The impact of spreading Christianity in the early church was significant, but with modern technology like television and radio, the potential for reaching people with the message of Jesus is even greater, as the Spirit of God within each believer equips them to fulfill their calling.
2.4 Jesus came not to perform miracles or raise the dead, but to bring people to a saving knowledge of God through his shed blood, and he is the same Jesus today as he was in Palestine hundreds of years ago.
2.5 The presence of God’s Spirit within believers is meant to bring about a life-changing awareness of His presence, sealing them as children of God.
- 🙏 Being continually aware of God’s presence in our thoughts and seeking His guidance brings peace, wisdom, and companionship in all areas of our lives.
3.1 The evidence of God’s presence in our lives is being continually aware of Him in our thoughts and seeking His guidance.
3.2 We should be aware of God’s presence in all areas of our lives and seek His wisdom in making decisions, as He has a preference in our choices.
3.3 God’s Spirit guides and speaks to us when we are aware of His presence, and He desires to reveal Himself to us in ways we haven’t even considered.
3.4 Be aware of God’s presence like you are aware of the companionship of your spouse or children, always sensitive and concerned.
3.5 Jesus is the most powerful force in the world, always present to guide and help us through difficulties and loss, serving as our constant companion.
3.6 Everything we do and experience happens in the presence of God, and being aware of this brings peace and guidance in the midst of life’s storms.
- 🙏 Living in the awareness of God’s presence brings guidance, joy, and blessings, while allowing us to seek His will and make wise decisions in every aspect of our lives.
4.1 The awareness of God’s presence enables us to face difficult circumstances, creates a hunger for the Word of God, and reminds us that He is with us to help us through any situation.
4.2 Living in the awareness of God’s presence brings reverence, guidance, and joy, as he speaks to us and brings to mind what we need to remember.
4.3 Being aware of God’s presence in our lives can bring comfort, guidance, and help, but many people live unaware of this presence and miss out on the blessings and solutions that God offers.
4.4 People often fail to give credit to God for the blessings in their lives because they are not aware of His presence, but when we are aware of God’s presence, we recognize His goodness and feel a continued dependence on Him.
4.5 Being aware of God’s presence at all times leads to a constant communication with Him and makes prayer a priority in one’s life.
4.6 Living in the awareness of God’s presence allows us to have hope and make wise decisions by seeking His will in every aspect of our lives.
- 🙏 Being aware of God’s presence brings trust, light, peace, and true worship, allowing us to live in obedience and avoid sin, ultimately leading to forgiveness and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.
5.1 Being aware of God’s presence allows us to trust that he will meet our needs, even before we are aware of them ourselves.
5.2 Instead of seeking God’s guidance and provision, many people accumulate debt by borrowing money without considering His will.
5.3 Living in the awareness of God’s presence brings light, peace, and true worship, providing hope and encouragement in difficult times, and requires obedience as a way of life.
5.4 We have the choice to not sin if we live in the awareness of God’s presence and strive to obey Him.
5.5 The more aware we are of Jesus Christ in our lives, the less we will be tempted by sin and the more we will walk in His presence and forgiveness.
- 🙏 Having a deep relationship with God brings joy, eternal life, and the ability to see everything in light of His presence, while rejecting a life without Him leads to negative consequences.
6.1 Having a strong intimate relationship with Jesus, or with a spouse, is not about sex but about cherishing, loving, and being aware of the other person, which leads to a joyful relationship.
6.2 God wants us to have a deep relationship with Him, being aware of His presence in our lives, which brings eternal life, joy, and the ability to see everything in light of His presence, while rejecting a life without Him leads to negative consequences.
6.3 Believers should be aware of their need for God’s guidance, follow his direction in obedience, and seek to strengthen their walk with God through resources and teachings from Dr. Stanley.
6.4 The spirit-filled life is about living through the Holy Spirit to demonstrate and express the character of Jesus Christ, as explored in Dr. Charles Stanley’s book “The Spirit-Filled Life.”
6.5 Discovering and fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives, despite feeling inadequate or guilty, is essential for reaching our maximum potential and finding true happiness and fulfillment.
6.6 Fear of failure and criticism should not be excuses for not serving the Lord, as everyone makes mistakes and faces criticism, and our priorities should be focused on the gift of life given by God.
- 🙏 Discover and use your spiritual gifts to serve others, as we are accountable to God for how we employ our talents and abilities.
7.1 We are commanded by God to use our gifts and talents to serve one another, and those who are lazy and unwilling to do more than the bare minimum will wonder why their lives don’t improve.
7.2 Discovering our talents and gifts is essential in order to fulfill the command of God and walk in the good works He has prepared for us.
7.3 We often make excuses out of laziness and prioritize our own desires over serving God, but there is no justification for not using our gifts to serve Him.
7.4 Discover your spiritual gift and use it to serve others, as we are accountable to God for how we employ our talents and abilities that originate from Him.
- 💡 We are meant to be channels, not terminals, sharing our lives with others and leading them to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
