One way we can make sure that we spend time with God daily is to make our time with God a priority. I know from experience that once I get busy with the routines of my day, I fit God in eventually, but it is not quality time with my focus totally on Him as it should be. However, if I start my day with God, reading His Word and praying, then I am starting my day my giving God the “firstfruits” of my time for the day. I want God’s presence in my life, so I need to start my day in His presence. My Creator and Savior deserves no less than the first part of my day. Then, I have found, He is present with me for the rest of the day, just a prayer away because I invited Him in at the beginning of the day. Some want God’s presents, the gifts and favor He can bestow them. But a relationship with God works when you spend time with Him, letting Him know that He is important in your life, not a genie in a bottle that you call for when you need something. Let God be present in your life by being present in His presence every day. Like taking a vitamin, it won’t do you any good sitting on your shelf. You have to actually take it in and let it work inside your body. Likewise, you have to actually spend time getting to know God. He already knows you and wants you to know Him better.

The Presence of God

The writer of Psalm 27 is intentionally focusing on one of the most important aspects of our spiritual life. Throughout Scripture, we learn about the importance of the presence of God.

It is in the presence of God that we find strength and hope (Psalm 27:1). It’s also in God’s presence that our enemies lose their power over us (Psalm 27:2-3).

In Psalm 27:4 the writer of the Psalm expresses his desire to dwell within the house of the Lord, to gaze upon God’s beauty and be in His presence in the temple. In the Old Testament, the presence of God was primarily within the temple. But through spending time with God, the Psalmist found hope and restoration for his soul.

Thanks to Jesus, God’s presence is no longer confined to the temple. His presence is now available to us through the Holy Spirit who dwells within believers. We now have access to God’s presence at any time.

Just like the writer of the Psalm desired to dwell within God’s presence, we also should desire to be with God as much as possible. It is in God’s presence that we find hope, joy, beauty, and the restoration of our weary souls.

It is important that we spend time with God each and every day. We can do this through regularly reading Scripture and reflecting on what we read. We can also spend time in prayer, talking to God about what is happening in our life. Another way to spend time in God’s presence is to simply be aware that He is with you through your daily tasks each day.