Quotes about Presence

It keeps us ever mindful of life, how it streams by in an awful rush if one is not careful to stop and listen...and honestly see. (Main character Annie Zook)

There isn't a single motivation, thought, act, or word that has slipped out of your being and escaped the full, undivided attention of God.

Is the ambient noise level of my life low enough for me to hear the whispers of the Lord?

In this case, the actual presence of the Spirit of God upon Jesus stirred up a hunger for God in the people. That hunger brought a change in their attitudes without their being told it should change.

Being full of Holy Spirit is not evidenced in tongues; it is evidenced by being full.

Because of the Holy Spirit living inside of me, I am able to do the very works that Jesus did. His experience is an example for what I should expect from my Christian life. Thank You, Lord, that I can do all things because of Your Presence living within me!

Saying what the Father is saying releases the creative nature and Presence of God into a situation to bring His influence and change.

He has made us stewards of the presence of God. It is not as though we can manipulate and use His presence for our own religious purposes. We are moved upon by the Holy Spirit, thereby becoming co-laborers with Christ.

Something is always expected from us when God is revealed to be with us. It is a grave mistake to think the Holy Spirit is among us simply to comfort or encourage. That is a given. He is also present to make possible the impossible task in front of us! Perhaps this is part of what the apostle Paul

I have purposed to try to live in such a way that nothing ever gets bigger than my consciousness of God's presence.

When I feel fear, I know that the enemy is present, trying to keep me from stepping into my destiny in that moment.

Show me how to carry Your Presence boldly, not trying to reduce Your truth in fear of offending people.