WEBVTT 00:00:04.959 --> 00:00:11.279 Psalm 145, verse 18 says, The Lord is near to all who call on him. 00:00:11.919 --> 00:00:17.120 One of the greatest comforts in the Christian life is knowing that God is near. 00:00:17.519 --> 00:00:31.839 No matter where you find yourself, no matter how it feels, yet sometimes we become so focused on our responsibilities or worries or schedules that we forget God is already present. 00:00:32.240 --> 00:00:36.560 Today isn't about trying to find God somewhere far away. 00:00:36.719 --> 00:00:42.079 It's about becoming aware of the God who is already close to you today. 00:00:42.640 --> 00:00:46.560 Let's meditate on that truth and our time of prayer. 00:00:46.799 --> 00:00:53.359 Take 30 seconds in silence to make yourself aware of God who is near to you today. 00:01:24.719 --> 00:01:27.599 Take a moment and thank God for his nearness. 00:01:27.840 --> 00:01:32.640 His presence is not based on your feelings, rather on his promise. 00:01:33.200 --> 00:01:37.840 Take 15 seconds to thank him for his presence in your life. 00:01:52.000 --> 00:01:58.159 As you spend time with the Lord, ask him to increase your awareness of his presence today. 00:01:58.400 --> 00:02:01.760 Maybe life has felt busy or distracting lately. 00:02:02.000 --> 00:02:10.319 Bring those distractions before him and ask him to help you recognize his nearness in ordinary moments. 00:02:10.719 --> 00:02:16.240 Invite God to make his presence more real to your heart throughout the day. 00:03:19.840 --> 00:03:22.960 Open our eyes to your presence today. 00:03:24.159 --> 00:03:26.080 Would you pray this with me? 00:03:26.639 --> 00:03:30.479 Father, thank you that you are always near. 00:03:34.000 --> 00:03:38.000 Lord, open my eyes to your presence today. 00:03:43.599 --> 00:03:44.240 Amen.