Mindful Monday Devotional -Practicing His Presence

Minday Monday Devotions-Practicing His Presence

This time of year many Christian women tend to choose a “word of the year” they feel the Lord has spoken to them to focus on.  This year the word the Lord has given me is, “Shepherd”.  I think mainly because my earthly father was very harsh and could be quite hateful at times, so I’ve struggled with my view of my heavenly Father.  He has been whispering to me how He is my daddy (Abba, Father). He is my shepherd who leads me, guides me, and protects me; and not only that, but He wants me to completely relax in His presence. My earthly father could be loving at times, but due to the times he was harsh, I found myself always on guard.  Ready to be lashed out at.  My heavenly Father doesn’t want that for me. He wants me to be relaxed in His presence, and at peace.  He wants me to see Him as my refuge and my safe harbor in the storm.

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