A Prayer about Being Present to God’s Presence

Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

Heavenly King,

There’s much talk these days about “presence”:

We are to be “present in the moment,” 

“present in our own lives,” 

and “present to others.”

All of these are good things, 

but do we pause to recognize 

that these very good ideas 

originate with you?

Do we pause to realize 

that the presence we most need 

is your presence?

Even before we begin our days, 

may we pause, 

be still, 

and ponder…

your promise of presence:

“And behold, I am always with you, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

We cannot escape your presence (See Psalm 139:7).

You are “near to all who call on [you,] (Psalm 145:18)

and “near to the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 34:18). 

You will “never leave us nor forsake us” (Hebrews 13:5). 

As we pause to ponder your presence, 

our hearts will exalt you, 

praise you, 

thank you, 

be in awe of you, 

that you, 

the God who created all things, 

the Sovereign King over the universe, 

would want to be present with us! 

As we pause to ponder your presence, 

may we rest, 

as a young child 

who knows her parents are present 

and will protect and care for her 

in every moment of every day.

Amen. 

Read Psalm 46:10; Matthew 28:20; Psalm 139:7; Psalm 145:18; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 13:5.