Quotes about Presence

If I cannot give my children a perfect mother I can at least give them more of the one they've got--and make that one more loving. I will be available. I will take time to listen, time to play, time to be home when they arrive from school, time to counsel and encouerage.

Throw away your books; no longer distract yourself: it is not allowed.

Just because there's a silence it doesn't mean that nothing is going on.

Is anything wrong, dear? the old joke went. No, why? You moved. Just don't move.

If you were a song What song would you be? Would you be the voice that sings, Would you be the music? When I am singing this song for you You are not empty air You are here, One breath and then another: You are here with me...

If there were no emptiness, there would be no life.

What would that be like - to long, to yearn for someone who is right there before your eyes, day in and day out?

The best way to dwell in the presence of the Lord is to be a thankful person.

One of the best ways to practice the presence of the Lord is to thank Him all the time.

Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, "Do you like it? I did it just for you."

Don't ever come to church without coming as though it were the first time, as though it could be the best time, and as though it could be the last time.

Every time you open up your heart in obedience to God and worship Him with all your heart, all your mind, and all your soul, our beautiful Lord responds with His magnificent presence.