Day 15

When you consider your family and friends, what relationship gives you the most peace? When do you feel the safest? When are you most “you”? The person who comes to mind is probably the one who knows you the best and loves you the most. They have seen you in the good, the bad, and the ugly moments, and they have proven their loyalty and faithfulness. That’s why you feel so much peace when you are with them.

Now consider this fact: God knows you better than any person ever could because He created you and He sees your most hidden needs and thoughts. He has known you since before the foundation of the world, and He loves you more than any human ever could. His Love is Perfect, Unchanging, Unconditional, Eternal.

His Knowledge of you and Love for you are the reasons that Perfect Peace is found in His Presence. God is not some divine Judge to run from or hide from, but a Strong Tower to run to and hide within. He is your Source of Peace, and He is asking you to draw near to Him.

Even when you feel clouded or crowded, cluttered or confused, you can find solace in the unwavering Presence of God. He patiently reaches out to you and waits for you, regardless of the state of your mind, always ready to initiate a Divine Flow of His Spirit. He is the Author and Finisher of your faith and the Lover of your soul. His Mercies are renewed with each morning sunrise. In His Presence, you are lifted up, and you experience a profound exchange within your entire being: soul, heart, mind, will, and emotions.

Remember, God is the Initiator. From the moment you awaken, He gently woos you, beckoning you to draw near to Him. You are the responder in this Divine Initiation, answering His call to communion. Psalm 27:8 beautifully captures this dynamic: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with me.’” God takes the first step, and our response is, “Lord, I hear You calling, and I’m coming. Today may not be my best day, but I’m coming. Even in my confusion or anger, I’m coming. In my moments of discouragement, I’m coming.”

Come as you are, offering your life as a living sacrifice. Revelation 3:20 assures you that He is knocking at the door of your heart, and if you open yourself to Him, He will come in and dine with you as a friend. In these sacred moments of surrender this morning, invite His Presence to abide within you and His Peace to flow out of you.

Questions for Reflection

1. Can you think of a time when you went to God just as you were, especially during a tough time? What was that experience like?
2. Can you imagine God calling you into His Presence? How could you respond to that invitation?
3. Do you feel safe in God’s Presence? Why or why not? How could you feel even safer and more loved?