The Reality of Christ's Presence

[Peter]

There is a particular portion of an Orthodox prayer that has worked more in my life than any other. It is reference to God's constant presence in our lives. Most of you know the phrase, I'm sure: "Who are't everywhere present and fillest all things."

The more I think about this, the more I am moved to change my behavior.

This lone thought has led me on some pretty deep "thought journeys." When I was a Protestor, I used to think about God's ominpresence as God being everywhere. However, now I think of it more in the light of everywhere is in God. (Read the Psalms. "Where shall I go that You are not. If I ascend into heaven You are there. Behold, if I make my bed in sheol, You are there.")

As a teacher in a Christian school, I have the freedom of praying before each class. I've incorperated the ominpresence idea into my prayers.
"Lord, cause us to understand that we live in Your presence. Therefore assist us in our words, our deeds and our thoughts, that we may not sin against You."

Lately my thoughts have turned to the idea that we are God's children, and our very existance occurs in His throne room. The idea of living our life in the very real Kingdom of Heaven at present, does something to how you want to live your life.

Any way, those are my random silly thoughts. LHM.

Peace.

Peter

 

[countrymousenc]

Nothing at all silly about that, Peter. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Matthias]

Good job.

 

[LuxPerpetua]

Very moving and I'm so glad you posted your feelings. I don't know how what you said differs from Protestant belief, though.

 

[Momzilla]

"Lord, cause us to understand that we live in Your presence. Therefore assist us in our words, our deeds and our thoughts, that we may not sin against You."

I love that.