May 22
The Father Is Not Far Away—He Is Here
Many Christians live as if God’s presence visits them only occasionally, like a guest. But Jesus shows us a different perspective: “We will come to them and make our home with them.” — John 14:23
A home is not merely a place you visit; it is a place where you dwell.
This means the Father isn't just watching you from afar, judging your actions, or waiting for you to pray or worship again. He is with you— in the living room, at work, in the kitchen, in the car, in the quiet of the morning, in the pressures of the afternoon, in the weariness of the evening.
He is not there with you only sometimes. He is in you constantly. The Father’s presence is not just a moment— it is an atmosphere.
And your everyday life takes place within that atmosphere.
A Love Beyond Measure: Pages 113-114
Many Christians live as if God’s presence visits them only occasionally, like a guest. But Jesus shows us a different perspective: “We will come to them and make our home with them.” — John 14:23
A home is not merely a place you visit; it is a place where you dwell.
This means the Father isn't just watching you from afar, judging your actions, or waiting for you to pray or worship again. He is with you— in the living room, at work, in the kitchen, in the car, in the quiet of the morning, in the pressures of the afternoon, in the weariness of the evening.
He is not there with you only sometimes. He is in you constantly. The Father’s presence is not just a moment— it is an atmosphere.
And your everyday life takes place within that atmosphere.
A Love Beyond Measure: Pages 113-114