For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than live in the tents of wickedness. -Psalm 84:10
For me the feeling of being truly at home is one of complete peace. Perhaps it is a feeling of comfort or safety. Of being grounded. In a world filled with excess noise and information, more than we can ever really process or come to terms with, being at home in God’s presence is deeply meaningful. The feeling of being at peace in God’s presence gives us an inner strength to work through the challenges of life around us.
What practices give you this grounded or at-home feeling? When do you feel ushered into God’s presence?
Take some time today for a practice that brings you comfort and grounds you in the peace of God.
Some ideas:
- Take a winter walk with warm comfort items bundling you up. Notice God’s handiwork even in the barren season of winter.
- Sit quietly, light a candle, and invite God’s presence.
- Slowly breathe in and out deeply five times. Breathe in God’s presence. Remind yourself that God is with you in your present situation.
- Enjoy a cup of tea. Pay attention to the aroma as you sip. Remind yourself that God’s presence is like a permeating, pleasant odor.
Comfort Kit Note: If you purchased our Epiphany Comfort Kit, this would be a great time to enjoy some of the tea!
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