by Lydia Floren
One of the greatest things God has given me is the gift of His company.
Now, don’t get me wrong. When I say “company”, I don’t mean God’s business, World Incorporated, LLC. OK, yes, I might –might– have some control issues, but even I am not foolish enough to think that God would put me in charge of His whole international operation.
When I say “the gift of God’s company”, I’m talking about His presence. God, because of Christ’s sacrifice, gives everyone personal access to Him: the privilege of spending time in His company. And, His spirit actually lives within every person that chooses to become His child.
God’s spirit is actually with me, but also within me. Amazing.
God loves each of us without any conditions at all. Nothing will ever change that reality.
When I spend time with God, I feel like I am in the presence of a dear friend, or a loving parent. He knows my good parts and my ugly ones, and loves me right where I am. I don’t have to prove anything to Him, or to anyone. I am 100% safe.
When I am around someone who loves me and enjoys my company, I relax. I don’t feel the need to prove myself, or to protect myself from their judgment. I can be silly. Creative. Quiet. Contemplative. I tend to laugh more. And to worry less. It lifts my spirits, and it encourages me.
In God’s company, I can be utterly and completely myself.
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