His Presence

Child, I want to say something to you…listen with all your heart and hear me as I speak to you. Lean in close, because I’m going to whisper.

I AM your Papa God…even though you feel as if you are all alone…listen to me…I AM here with you, right now. I hear your heartbeat. I see your chest rise and fall as you breathe. I can smell the fragrance of your skin and I feel your tears as they fall, because I catch them and hold onto them. You can’t see me or hear me or even recognize my presence because you are caught up in your own hurt and confusion. But child, I am right here with you!

I hold you in the night. I rock you in your sleep. I watch over you and protect you I will not let you fall. I’ve heard others as they’ve prayed for you and I’ve answered every prayer. Not in the way you may have expected but my no is sometimes a yes and my yes is sometimes a no. But I’ve always had your best interest at heart. I know and see what you can’t see. In your times of anger, and disappointment I’ve been right there. I held the hand of your loved one as they passed from this life into the next and I welcomed them with a great big hug. Home, they are now safely home.

Listen, see the wind blow over all the earth it moves in ways that are incomprehensible. That’s me. I move in ways that are incomprehensible. When you think there is not going to be an answer and you feel that all hope is gone and despair begins to set in…child don’t give in to those feelings…have faith and remember to draw near to me…be aware of my presence for I am in you and with you and all around you. You only need to be aware and step into my realm of peace and joy and love and strength and faith and grace. Yes, My Grace, is sufficient for you.

I’m that friend that is always available 24/7. Do not neglect our friendship. Stop, right now, and acknowledge me for who, I AM. I am here with you right now. Let my presence wash over you and receive the joy you are longing for. Receive the love I long to bestow upon you. Receive the help that is here for you right now, by setting your mind and heart in that serene place with me. Lean in closer child. Let me make known to you the joy of life by embracing me in this moment. For in my presence if fullness of joy. Jesus first, other’s second, yourself last. The first shall be last and the last first.

You are not alone. You are not defeated. You are not a loser. You are my child, and I love you totally and completely. I do not condemn you. I forgive you and I hold you in the palm of my hand.

Take my hand child. Let’s walk and talk together for a while. It’s in the stillness of my presence that you will gain power and love and strength to face every obstacle. All you have to do is make the conscious effort to listen and embrace me.

I love you more than the air you breath…I am only a heartbeat away…

Love forever,

Your Papa God…

You make the path of life known to me. Complete joy is in your presence. Pleasures are by your side forever. Psalm 16:11 GOD’S WORD Translation

~Marla Shaw O’Neill October 12, 2020