Provision in His Presence

This summer, I have become freshly aware of the nearness of Jesus. I am overwhelmed by His closeness to me and the way His presence truly does satisfy. He is so near, and I am never alone. He is in every facet of my life, and truly in every moment. There is deep provision in His presence.

I have been asking the Lord to fully satisfy me. I crave Him to satisfy my every desire and fill me with Himself. As I seek this fullness, I become even more aware of His nearness.

“The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong. And you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:11

As His daughter, His rushing waters continually fill me and breathe life. He is so present and kind.

A phrase that I heard in a teaching recently that leads me to awareness of His presence is “Help me Holy Spirit.” This phrase stuck with me. In a hard conversation, I pray “Help me Holy Spirit.” In a moment of weakness, and needing His strength, I say “Help me Holy Spirit.” I acknowledge Him. I welcome His help, and as I do, He empowers me, helps me, but my most favorite part is that He makes me aware of His closeness to me. He shows up. He is our helper. He is our greatest friend. He is our safety. This is who He is.

Look to Jesus. He is beautiful. Look for Him in your moments and you will find Him. When I look to Him, He takes care of everything. He provides my needs. It might look different than I envision, but when I fix my gaze on Him, it is always better than what this world gives and He delivers my peace. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

I am holding fast to this promise and this tree of life I am called to be. I desire this trusting tree of faith for my life. A tree that invites and does not withhold His goodness. A tree that is fully dependent upon the rushing waters to nourish and satisfy in the midst of pressuring heat.

I am a trusting tree planted by the streams of rushing water. I will not be shaken. I am firmly planted by the Lord. For this is who I am with Him.

He is with you, friend. In the car, He is with you. In your work, He is present. In your moments of pain, He is embracing you. In your joy, He is right there beside you. In your fear, He delivers peace. Look for Him continually and you will find Him. He will reveal Himself to you. I invite you to take a deep breath and pray this prayer that I am praying with you and for you, friend.

Lord, I choose to draw near. In my moments, I draw near. In my fear and unknown, I draw near. In this season, I draw near. And as I draw near, I see You. When I enter moments of need, I invite you to help me Holy Spirit. I look to You for help. I plant my roots beside Your river of life. I receive Your nutrients. I trust You Lord with every moment, and I will not fear when heat comes. I will not be anxious in the year of drought, for You always provide and there is provision in Your Holy presence. I continually receive Your living water and plant my roots daily in Your constant nearness.