God’s Personal Presence is Objective and Observable

We have not been this way before, and though we can encourage one another along the way, each of us develops a unique relationship with God that may or may not be able to be confirmed by a response in the soul. In other words, we may not “feel” any closer to God, or “understand” or learn more about Him, and He may not change our outward activities as part of our resting in His Presence. Nevertheless, we know that since knowing us is His idea, He is both drawing us to Him and removing barriers according to schedule.

God’s Personal Presence Provides Perspective

The more we know God, the more we see things from His grace-oriented perspective. We learn to accept Him, ourselves and others unconditionally as we experience His love, acceptance and honor of others. We also gain an appreciation for His way of doing things. Though we may not understand our circumstances, as we gain His perspective we can at least endure them in rest.

God’s Personal Presence Creates Desire

Knowing God will birth a desire, a thirst to know Him still more. We become more and more willing to deal with everything that obstructs us from entering into that dependent relationship. Any desire to know Him comes from Him, so we know it will not be denied by Him, and that He will make a way for it to become reality for us.