In the middle of our series on grace, we're going to look at how experiencing God's presence

gives a truer, more heartfelt sense of God's grace.

As we begin, let's set aside every burden and simply be present with God today.

And may our focus for the next few minutes

empower us to experience to greater depths

the grace-filled presence of our loving God.

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The Our scripture for today comes from number six, verse 25.

Scripture says, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

The most gracious gift God continues to give us as his children is his presence.

Moses writes a beautiful and powerful prayer in number 625.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be

gracious to you. Rest in the sweet imagery of that prayer for a moment. Reflect on the goodness of

having God's face shine upon you. Feel the peace that comes from God's graciousness.

There is nothing better in life than encountering God

because it's only in His presence that we are truly satisfied.

Scripture illustrates this truth in Psalm 84

when the Psalmist writes, for a day in your courts is better than a

thousand elsewhere i would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my god than dwell in the tents of wickedness

for the lord god is a son and shield. The Lord bestows favor and honor.

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