Today I saw that we live in God, just as fish live in water. However, we may not always recognise His constant presence within us, around us, and in all things. The following Bible verses, from several different translations, encapsulate this particularly clearly for me:
– There is… one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all (Ephesians 4:5-6; NLT).
– There is one … God and Father of all, who is over everything, through everything, and in everything (Ephesians 4:5-6; GWT).
– In him we live and move and have our being (Acts 17:28; NIV).
– Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16; NIV).
– I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! (Psalm 139:7; NLT).
– Nothing can ever separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:38; NLT).
Unfortunately, it is possible to go to church, read the Bible, and even pray, without ever realising the astonishing truth that we are living in God, and He in us. As Jesus said: “They may indeed look, and yet not perceive; they may indeed listen, and yet not understand” (Mark 4:12; CSB).
In the light of Jesus’ words, here is today’s blog, which is called, “Paradox”:
In the morning I earnestly seek for God (Isaiah 26:9; NLT).
We seek you, Lord,
Whilst living in your hand,
And search for you,
Whilst gazing on your face.
We long to hear your voice, Lord,
Whilst you speak,
And fast, in darkness,
Till we see, and taste.
Taste and see that the LORD is good (Psalm 34:8; NET).
Ruth, you are a ray of sunshine. I absolutely love your prayers. You are doing God’s work even when you are not well. The Lord has armoured you with His Strength, Wisdom and Love. Thank you xx
Hello, Bea, you are so kind! I’m always delighted when any of these prayers touches a reader. And today I am very thankful that it’s you! May God bless you. With love from Ruth XXXXX