Feeling God's Presence

How do you feel God's presence, In a society where we have to see it to believe it. Lately, I've been seeing and feeling God's presence more than I have in a long time. Where I once questioned it, I now welcome it. The other day someone mentioned to me that they never felt God's presence. How could that be I thought? So many times we dismiss God's presence because we don't know what it means or how it will feel. It's a scary thing not to feel your heavenly Father's presence! Especially when everyone else around you can feel it and you aren't sure if you felt it.
          Before Christ ascended into heaven he told the disciples He will not leave them as orphans but He will send the Comforter, John 14:15-18. Jesus has never left us like some do but instead he sent his Holy Spirit to comfort and guide us into all truth. So what does this mean? There should never be a time where you should not feel His presence, if you are a Christian. God will never fail you when you surrender your all to Him.So many times we don't feel His presence because there is a block. When fear and doubt come in God is no longer in the picture.
          When you feel God's presence there is an abundance of love and joy that is poured over you. It's an overwhelming feeling! "But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy" Psalm 68:2-4. After leaving an anointed church service or leaving a prayer group I feel so much love in the room. Not from the people I am with but from God being in the midst of us. God is love. Again fear has no place in God, 1 John 4:16-18. When we surrender our all and give it to God that's when He will show up for us.

This Week: Don't let the devil steal the joy and love you feel in God's presence. Keep that praise! Keep that Hallelujah!