How To Experience His Presence in Your Everyday Life

Life is busy and filled with distractions. It's so easy to get caught up in your cares, errands and worries that we lose sight of what matters most.

Luke 2:41-52 is a story of "The Boy Jesus At the Temple".
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.

I wonder how many times we suppose that God is with us when we've wandered off to do our own thing?

When Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus was not with them, it took them three days to find Him. 

• It is easier to lose that special presence of God than it is to get back once we've lost it.

We need to be careful, to remain in the presence of God. When we do, we make God feel at home in our hearts. 

This simply starts with being obedient to His Word. A commitment to turn from behavior that offends God is the number one sign of spiritual maturity. It shows you care about what He thinks.

That means you choose to be generous towards others, you learn to forgive, let go of offenses and live in peace. When we choose to be intentional with our words giving thanks to God and lifting up to others we'll feel connected to God all throughout the day.

--Joyce Meyer: Promises for the year --