In His Presence

Prayer Meditation 36
A GREAT PERPLEXITY: A Full Heart Which Yearns To Pour Forth Its Praise, But Yet Fears When Emptied Must Again Leave His Presence.

It is not so much your praise that is the more important as it is His presence. But if it is your praise which brings His presence, then continually praise Him, so per chance He will abide. How oft have we seen a child hold a parent's presence with their praise at bedtime, only to exhaust their little minds and be reduced to a plea: "No, Daddy," or, "no, Mommy, please don't go." The look in their face—desperate sincerity. The tug of their tiny hand—Bold Petitioning Love! A father or mother's heart melts for an additional moment, at their pleading side. Is our Heavenly Father any less caring when we to Him are sincerely praying?

THIS IS PRAYER!
The Joy To Know He Is Always There, At Your Side, Watching You!
AND SO PRAY:
"Abide Heavenly Father, that I may bask in your presence. Please, Father, do not from my side go. Stay forever. And should I sleep, run to play, or serve, do not from my side forsake, that I may do so with full assurance you will be there all the while—In My Presence."