Awareness of God

“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT)

Stars do not come out at night. They are always there, but we only see them when it is dark. Even then, we actually have to step outside our buildings and look up to notice them. Most people know this, but they unthinkingly say: “The stars are out tonight!” No...you are out tonight and paying attention.

Here is another phrase that people say unthinkingly: “I’m praying/waiting for God to show up.” Like the stars, God is always present, but we notice Him more when our circumstances are dark. Even then, we actually have to step outside our structural paradigms and pay attention. 

Awareness of God’s presence requires practice. We must learn to be attentive--to listen, observe, and respond. Habits that obstruct our watchfulness have to be purged.  In time, we develop a spiritual sensitivity. We become attuned to the vibrations of the Spirit. We sense God with us, in us, and around us. We flow within the Divine undercurrent that tugs at our souls.