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In God's presence

This life is full of trouble, sorrow, and misery. From the moment we are born until the day we die, we will experience trials and tribulations. It doesn't matter who you are—rich or poor, famous or unknown, wise or ignorant, man or woman—trouble will find you wherever you are. Our lives are short and full of struggle.

 Some people try to escape life's troubles through escapism, numbing the soul with a constant search for pleasure, seeking to make life a "grand carnival." Sadly, a life of pleasure-seeking leads only to deeper misery and emptiness, followed by depression and mental grief. Pleasure and escapism are not the ways to engage life's problems.

Others try to stand and fight life's problems face-to-face, but this often leads to anger and bitterness. Still others seek peace by burying themselves in constant activity, working incessantly and moving from one thing to the next so they have no time to reflect on the painful reality of suffering. Ignoring life's problems doesn't make them go away; in fact, they are often magnified until they burst upon us like an overwhelming flood.

 So, how does one deal with life’s relentless trials? We deal with them by entering into the presence of God.

"The presence of God?" you ask. Yes. You may wonder how a sinner can enter into His glorious presence. We enter through faith in Christ Jesus. This isn't a cliché; it is a reality.

In the Scriptures, we see this reality:

  • "And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God..." (Luke 1:19)

  • "And Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand..." (1 Kings 18:15)

Gabriel stood there physically, while the prophet Elijah stood there through faith.

What is Found in His Presence?

  • Joy: "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." (Psalm 16:11)

  • Rest: "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." (Exodus 33:14)

Friends, if we want to find true joy and rest, we must enter into the presence of God through faith. You will not find peace by running from your problems or facing them in your own strength. We find peace only when we enter His presence through constant prayer, bringing Him all our problems, big or small.

 What happens to the person who enters God's presence by faith and keeps their mind on Him all day long?

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." (Isaiah 26:3)

Therefore, let us bring all our issues to God. Let us keep His Word and His promises in our minds always, turning our gaze away from our problems. God is able to give us peace and joy in the midst of the storm if we make Him our trust.

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