“I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me” (Psalm 13:6).
With a heart truly surrendered to God and filled with His presence, there is no need to seek Him in distant places or extraordinary experiences. It is not necessary to look for Him in the heavens, in the depths of the earth, or in outward signs—for He is everywhere, in everything, continually revealing Himself, moment by moment. God is the great reality of the universe, and His presence manifests in the eternal now—a constant flow that not even eternity itself can exhaust. Each instant is a new opportunity to meet with Him, to know Him more, and to experience His living and present presence.
But how can we live this reality with clarity, without confusion or illusions? The key is simple and profound: to align oneself with God through obedience to His holy, eternal, and powerful Law. This is the bridge between the soul and the Creator. Many desire an intimate relationship with God, but ignore His commandments—and this is a fatal mistake. It is impossible to walk with God while resisting what He Himself has established as the expression of His will. Disobedience closes the eyes of the soul and prevents it from perceiving the living presence of the Lord in daily life.
On the other hand, when the soul has the courage to reject the common inclination—which prefers the easy path of disobedience—and sincerely turns to obey God’s will, everything changes. Spiritual life flourishes. Communion with God becomes tangible, living, constant. The soul experiences a relationship with the Creator that once seemed distant or impossible. What was dry becomes fertile; what was dark is filled with light. Obedience is the secret—not only to pleasing God, but to truly living with Him. -Thomas Cogswell Upham. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because You are present everywhere, in every moment, and I do not need to seek You in grand or distant experiences. When my heart is surrendered to You and filled with Your presence, I realize that You are always here, revealing Yourself in a living, constant, and silent way.
My Father, today I ask You to help me live this truth with clarity and faithfulness. May I not fall into the illusion of wanting to be close to You while ignoring Your commandments. Teach me to align my soul with Your holy, eternal, and powerful Law, which is the secure bridge between us. Give me courage to reject the easy path of disobedience and strength to choose, day after day, Your will. May my obedience be sincere, firm, and full of love.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because, when I obey You, everything around me changes. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a river of light that flows through my soul, making what was dry blossom and illuminating what was dark. Your commandments are like firm steps that lead me to a living, constant, and real relationship with You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
