What it means to Practise God's Presence

“There is a difference between God being present… and me being present to God.”

In this opening message of our Going Deeper series, Thom Graham invites us into a life-changing but often overlooked spiritual practice: Practicing the Presence of God.

God is not distant. He is Emmanuel — God with us. The challenge isn’t getting God to come near, but learning to become aware of the One who is already here.

Through Scripture, personal testimony, and guided prayer, this sermon explores:

• What it really means to abide in Christ (John 15:5)
• Why practicing God’s presence is about training attention, not forcing an experience
• How Jesus lived with a settled awareness: “I am not alone” (John 8:29)
• Why prayer isn’t optional when life gets busy — it’s essential
• How the Word of God anchors our minds and fuels living communion with Him
• Simple, practical ways to “give God the first part” of our time each day

Key Scriptures include:
📖 John 15:5
📖 Psalm 46:10
📖 James 4:8
📖 2 Corinthians 10:5
📖 Matthew 6:33
📖 Proverbs 7:1–3
📖 Hebrews 7:25

This message isn’t about guilt or pressure — it’s an invitation.
An invitation to stillness.
To awareness.
To deeper roots.
To a lifetime of growing in joy, peace, and delight in the Lord.

The sermon closes with a guided prayer, helping us practice God’s presence together — not just talk about it.

👉 Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will help you take your next step into going deeper with God.

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