Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus...
Hebrews 10:19
Why does it sometimes feel as if it's difficult to access the presence of God? Why is it that when you're praying or worshipping, you feel like you haven't "broken through?" Why do we experience frustration and discouragement in worship and prayer?
Does any of this sound familiar? I will be honest and admit that I've been there before---quite a few times!
Let me share a testimony:
I was driving to a prayer meeting. While I was in the car, I asked the Lord to help us (the participants who would be there) to be aware of His presence as we prayed and worshipped that evening. As I prayed that night, it began to feel like a routine prayer. I thought to myself "If I can just focus and press in to the presence of God, I'll break through this feeling." Shortly after, God interrupted my thought process and spoke into my spirit. I will share it with you like this:
If you are a blood washed Christian, You have been granted access to enter into the presence of God. The only thing that hinders you from experiencing God's presence is you. When you pray, shed your thoughts, the cares of the day, the little nagging thoughts that make you feel as if you're not praying or worshiping "the right way." Know you can BOLDLY enter into God's presence because of the blood of Jesus that has been applied to your life.
When this revelation hit my spirit at prayer that evening, it was as if an explosion took place. It not only affected me, but the others who were praying along with me. The presence of God became so strong!
The next time you're praying or worshipping, realize that God not only hears you but you have a one-on-one audience with Him, and He's hanging on your every word. Know that you're at the very throne of God with angels alongside you--joining in. Realize that you have all of God's attention and He is enjoying the time that you are spending with Him.
With this in mind, be purposeful in your prayers and in your worship. Pray with faith and the confidence that you are ALREADY in the presence of God. Think about what you want to say to God. Praise on purpose, pray on purpose, worship on purpose, thank Him on purpose!!! Be excited about spending time with God. It won't be time wasted, but time well spent!
Entering into God's presence is one of the benefits of being a Christian. It is not something that we have to "press in" to or "break though" to. You simply enter into His presence because you have been granted access as His child by the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10:19
If this testimony has blessed you, please leave a comment to help encourage others.
Stay Blessed!
