Practicing the Presence SG Video
Practicing the Presence
Faith is about seeking God’s presence.
What has God been teaching you this year?
What distractions did you discover in your faith journey last week?
What are your favorite ways to spend time with God?
Read: Psalm 84:1-4
What makes God’s “dwelling place” so compelling to this Psalmist?
Read: Psalm 84:5-7
How is your Christian faith like a pilgrimage or journey? What are the similarities?
(If you fail to see them, consider reading the old classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress)
Read: Psalm 84:8-12
What would make “The God of Heavenly Armies” an approachable figure?
On Sunday, Walter talked about 3 beatitudes in this Psalm and how they help us seek God’s presence (verses 4, 5, and 12).
Of the three activities mentioned in these verses (dwelling with God, finding your strength in God, and trusting God), which are you best at, and which needs the most improvement?
Pray: Ask God to make his presence known in your life.