* Abba's Whispers series*

This series invites the reader to contemplate creative writings and insights inspired by Father's whispers.

God's Holy Presence

My lovely bride and I were enjoying time with some dear friends. At one point, we turned our focus to seeking God together. They asked us each to answer a question, “What would you like God to do through you?" I had no prepared answer. This came out of my mouth, “I want to be a vessel for ushering in the holy presence of God through spoken words and writing. In the holiness of God, he reveals himself and people know he is real. He highlights our sin and invites us to his life-giving alternatives, while revealing his love and mercy. The key is he does it all. I would simply be a vessel to help usher in his holy presence.” I contemplated those words the next morning, and this writing evolved.

In God's Holy Presence, nobody needs to point out my sin. My sin lays before me.

In God's Holy Presence, there is no debate about what is sin and what isn’t. All truth is revealed.

In God's Holy Presence, God’s love obliterates the rejection, fear, pain, and sorrow of this world.

In God's Holy Presence, our tears become healing rain.

In God's Holy Presence, forgiveness is no longer a concept. It's a tangible gift.

In God's Holy Presence, his mercy is expressed like no human words ever could.

In God's Holy Presence, the peace which surpasses all understanding floods the soul.

In God's Holy Presence, hope and joy are birthed.

In God's Holy Presence, no one feels abandoned, lonely, or orphaned.

In God's Holy Presence, we discover the answer to the question, what would God like to do through you?