Quotes about Presence

That mighty Being, who heaped up these craggy rocks, and reared these stupendous mountains, and poured out these streams in all directions, and scattered immortal beings throughout these deserts - He is present, by the influence of his Holy Spirit, and accompanies the sound of the gospel with converting, sanctifying power.

Let there be nothing within thee that is not very beautiful and very gentle, and there will be nothing without thee that is not beautiful and softened by the spell of thy presence.

One day I saw a flower and began to contemplate its fragrance and beauty. As I thought more deeply, I recognized the creator of such wonders- not with my mortal eyes but with my spiritual eyes. This filled my heart with joy, but my joy was still greater when I recognized that same creator at work within my own soul. How wonderful is God, separate from creation yet ever filling it with his glorious presence.

We have been endowed with spiritual senses so that we can feel and enjoy God's presence.

Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit for without being seen, they are present with you.

Fasting is about ingesting the Word of God, the beauty of God, the presence of God, the blessings of God. Fasting is about spiritual indulgence!

To restore silence is the role of objects.

whether God come to his children with a rod or a crown, if he come himself with it, it is well. Welcome, welcome Jesus, what way soever thou come, if we can get a sight of thee. And sure I am, it is better to be sick, providing Christ come to the bed-side, and draw aside the curtains, and say 'Courage, I am thy salvation,' than to enjoy health, being lusty and strong, and never to be visited of God.

Venture through the thick of all things after Christ, and lose not your Master, Christ, in the throng of this great market.

Acting is the only time when I truly maintain the spontaneity that I want to be present at all times.

Well, sir, if things are real, they're there all the time." "Are they?" said the Professor; and Peter did not quite know what to say.

Because God is with you all the time, no place is any closer to God than the place where you are right now.