Good morning.
Most followers of Christ would echo the words of the song from the musical "Godspell".
"Day by day
Day by day
Oh, Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day"
For this to happen we must spend time in God's presence. It is in His presence that we will find fullness of joy.
As we spend time in God's presence, we need to:
• Be ready to respond. We should respond like Samuel: "Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:10)
• Be ready to be equipped. "Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name."
(Psalm 86:11)
• Begin to submit. "offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness." (Romans 6:13)
As we pursue the presence of God, may we experience the sentiment of Paul's prayer for the church in Rome. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
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