Seeking His Presence

From the very beginning of the church, Christians have found it helpful to pause for prayer during various times of the day. Whether for morning or evening devotions or other fixed-time prayers, such spiritual respites were deemed essential to worshiping God. Over the years, Christians developed a structure for such moments of worship, keyed to the time of day and season of the year. Part of its genius was the seamless integration of Scripture and prayer. This ancient practice, called the "Daily Office," has experienced a resurgence of use in our time. "Seeking God's Face" is a user-friendly approach to this form of prayer and devotion. Each office includes a psalm of praise, a passage of Scripture, and a brief set of prayers. An introduction to prayer-book use from Eugene Peterson is included to acclimate readers to this form. This edition features 11.5 point type that makes for comfortable reading without straining.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a spiritual classic written by Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite monk. This small but impactful work is a compilation of letters and conversations attributed to Brother Lawrence, offering profound insights into cultivating a continuous awareness of the presence of God in everyday life.

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There is a right approach to pursuing the Presence of God. The Bible says those that seek Him will find Him, however, many of us are unaware of the steps involved in seeking. Some of these steps include prayer, fasting, bible study, posture and quiet time with God. This devotional is a 90 day guide designed to help readers in their desire to reach God. While reading you will feel as though God is speaking directly to you; personally guiding you on your expedition to Him. Each day of this devotional offers wisdom on • The importance of your seek • How to cultivate a heart of gratefulness • How to deepen your relationship with God • How to posture yourself during your seek • Spending time daily with God This is a gift to all who yearn to passionately pursue a relationship with the Father and grow closer to Him.

Many times Christians excitedly receive a promise or vision from God. From that moment forward, they want to tell the whole world what God is going to do in and through them. It’s so exciting to have a promise from God. The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). But when God gives us a promise or vision, it takes time to see it fulfilled. Rarely is the vision for tomorrow or even the next year. It’s for a certain time set by God. He shows it to you early, but He still wants to prepare you for the journey ahead. Many Christians get discouraged during this process and walk away from God. But so many people in the Bible—like Abraham, Joseph, and David—had to go through years of preparation before they saw their visions fulfilled. They waited a long time, probably longer than most of us. Be encouraged and don’t let a thing called time destroy you before you even start. God is for you, and what He’s promised He will bring to pass.

This resource is a complete introduction to one of the most mysterious prayers of Eastern Christianity, The Jesus Prayer. A conversational question-and-answer format takes the reader through practical steps for adopting this profound practice in everyday life.

Living in today's world can be challenging as well as draining. Are you feeling troubled with the fast pace of life? Are you overwhelmed with constant demands? You can get more, and be more, by spending every day abiding in the presence of our Lord. Living more deliberately in His presence is attainable. While the cares of the world seem pressing now, we are not alone--we have lasting hope and peace in Him. Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley invites readers to step into the presence of an eternal God who is bidding them to find serenity and security in Him. This uplifting 365-day devotional includes: Scripture with a meaningful application A short prayer that serves as a peaceful reminder that God is part of your life An "In His Presence" takeaway for thought and reflection Charles Stanley encourages others to identify sincere contentment and gratitude and discover the reasoning for their existence. Every Day in His Presence is perfect: As a self-purchase or gift for anyone wanting a deeper relationship with the Lord For individuals searching for a positive way to start their day As a resource to identify daily challenges with a fresh perspective