{"id":3106,"date":"2023-10-23T12:22:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cccfornews.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/23\/exclusive-excerpt-embracing-the-nearness-of-jesus-through-daily-meditation\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T12:22:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:22:32","slug":"exclusive-excerpt-embracing-the-nearness-of-jesus-through-daily-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cccfornews.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/23\/exclusive-excerpt-embracing-the-nearness-of-jesus-through-daily-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Excerpt: Embracing the Nearness of Jesus through Daily Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Excerpt from <\/em>The Practice of the Presence of Jesus: Daily Meditations on the Nearness of Our Savior, <\/a><\/strong>by\u00a0Joni Eareckson Tada,(Multnomah; 10\/24\/23).<\/em><\/p>\n

All consists in one hearty renunciation of everything which we are<\/em>
sensible does not lead to God; that we might accustom ourselves<\/em>
to a continual conversation with Him, with freedom and in<\/em>
simplicity. That we need only to recognise God intimately present<\/em>
with us, to address ourselves to Him every moment.<\/em>
\u2014 Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus<\/em>
(pages 19\u2013 20)<\/em><\/p>\n

I thrive on the promises of God. They give shape and definition not only to my life in general but also specifically to my days. To practice the presence of Jesus is to wake
up every morning and choose a Bible promise to live on for the day. Just one promise. Let\u2019s say I wake up feeling weak and in need of strength. I could choose 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV): \u201cFor the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.\u201d Then, throughout the morning, I am aware
that God is working to strengthen me. Or if I\u2019m in physical pain, I could choose Psalm 34:19 (NIV): \u201cThe righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord
delivers him from them all.\u201d Then, all day long, I rely on God to deliver me from discouragement and defeat. He promises he will!<\/p>\n

This is the Christian way to live. A daily promise keeps me from falling into an ambiguous, willy-nilly approach to life. A daily promise becomes a plumb line for my attitudes
and actions. Starting every morning with a Bible promise adds such value to my day, helping me make the most of opportunities, build character, and glorify God. So practice the presence of Jesus by abiding in one of his promises: \u201cFor no matter how many promises God has made, they are \u2018Yes\u2019 in Christ. And so through him the \u2018Amen\u2019 is spoken by us to the glory of God\u201d (2 Corinthians 1:20, NIV). So select a promise, and seize the day!<\/p>\n

Meditate: Memorize three promises this week.<\/em>
They\u2019ll be at hand when you need them.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A diving accident in 1967 left\u00a0Joni Eareckson Tada quadriplegic in a wheelchair at age seventeen. After two years of rehabilitation, she emerged with new skills and fresh determination to help others in similar situations. In 1979, she founded Joni and Friends, a ministry committed to showcasing the gospel to people living with disability. An author of more than 45 books, radio host, and fine art painter, Joni lives in California with her husband, Ken. For more info, visit:\u00a0joniandfriends.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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