There are just SOME days. Days when it’s cloudy and cold in July (for the 5th day in a row). Days when the pile of work sitting on my desk seems overwhelming and vacation is just too far away. Days when the telemarketer is the cheeriest phone call I’ve had all day.
I know. First-world problems.
What is it that will get me through the doldrums, with a gracious tongue and grateful spirit?
“…in His Presence, daily live. I surrender all, I surrender all. All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.” I’m sure you remember the hymn, too. In fact, the tune is going through your mind right now. 🙂
What does ‘in His Presence’ mean? I have a habit of NOT singing in church if I don’t honestly mean the words. So, if I’m going to sing the hymn, I need to consider what this phrase means.
God is holy, just, pure, merciful, omnipotent, loving and righteous. Being in His Presence helps my courage and joy to grow. Nothing else matters when I’m simply in. His. Presence.
Spiritual tenacity — the ability to not just withstand the drought, storm or difficult growing season. It’s the ability to thrive because of His Presence. It’s a small seed dropping into a sidewalk crack where there’s virtually no soil, with many small feet walking over it daily. Even so, it grows upward. Strong, tall and with the Designer’s purpose.
I’m glad you can’t hear me humming the song right now. For I long to be, I need to be in…His Presence. That’s the recipe for spiritual tenacity.
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