To live moment by moment conscious of the Lord’s presence is the key to Christian living.
 
If you are in the presence of the Lord, success cannot spoil you; neither will trials het you down.  Whatever comes your way, you can rest on His promise: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee.  Bu not dismayed; for I am thy God.  I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness” (Isaiah 41:10).
 
But how do you practice God’s presence?  The following are suggestions for walking daily with the Lord:
 
 
1. Begin each day conscious of the Lord.     Meditating on a hymn,   Psalm or other portion of Scripture will help you come before Him   in worship:
 
  “Holy, Holy, Holy,
       Lord God Almighty,
  Early in the Morning
       My song shall rise to Thee.”
 
There is power and ecstasy in worship.  Put aside all the cares and   pressures of the day, and praise God for who He is: Father, Son and   Holy Spirit.  Praise Him for His presence and His promises.  “He    who dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under   the shadow of the Almighty. . . He shall cover thee with His    feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust. . . “ (Psalm 91:1,4).
 
2. Read God’s Word.     “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it   giveth understanding unto the simple” (Psalm 119:130).  Ask the    Lord for spiritual insight from the portion you read in the morning.  Read  at least one chapter - preferably from consecutive daily readings.
Many Christians ask the Lord for a verse or promise from their morning   reading.  Try it.  Ask the Lord to teach you during the day from that verse.   You will find greater spiritual depth in applying God’s Word to your daily  activities.  “Thy Word have I hidden in mine heart, that I might not sin   against Thee” (Psalm 119:11).
 
3. Pray to the Lord.     Each morning dedicate your body, soul and   spirit to His service (Romans 12:1).  Confess any known sin and pray for  your needs and the needs of others (1 John 1:9; James 5:16b).
Speak to the Lord throughout the day.  Don’t wait for formal times of   prayer.  Keep short accounts of confessed sin.  Don’t allow problems to   cloud His presence (Philippians 4:6-7).  He has promised, “My presence   shall go with thee” (Exodus 33:14).  Therefore tell Him your innermost   thoughts.  Ask Him for help in every difficulty.  Nothing is too small to   matter: nothing is to great.
 
4. Let praise be the habit of your life.     Learn to thank the Lord in   every situation you face (1 Thessalonians 5:18).  His Word says, “I can do  all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13).  You  will be surprised at how much you have to be thankful for when you let   the Lord direct your day.  (Romans 8:28).
 
5. Praise will produce joy.     “The joy of the Lord is your strength”   (Nehemiah 8:10).  Your enemies - the world, the flesh and the devil - have  little influence when your eyes are on the Lord.  Even if there is nothing   else to rejoice in, rejoice in the God of your salvation.  “My tongue shall   speak of Thy righteousness and of Thy praise all the day long” (Psalm   35:28).
 
6. Learn to be quiet in the Lord’s presence.     In this hectic world the  Lord’s words, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), are much  needed.  The Lord speaks to the quiet, attentive heart.  By daily reading   His Word, it is stored in your mind for the Holy Spirit to call to    remembrance.
 
7. At the close of the day, rest in the Lord’s presence.     Thank Him   for how He has led.  Meditate on His Word so that the last conscious   thoughts are of His faithfulness.
A daily walk with the Lord is the blessed life.  It leads to Heaven and   eternal glory.  “In Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there  are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11).
 
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