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What does the Bible say about God's presence?

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The Bible teaches that our greatest need is God's presence, which can only be truly acknowledged by those with God-given faith.

In Isaiah 63:15-19, we see Isaiah's prayer exemplifying the deep longing for God's presence. He implores God to look down from heaven, emphasizing that only a chosen, redeemed child of God can genuinely seek God's presence. This prayer acts as an essential reminder that our preeminent need as believers is for God's presence, strength, and mercy, particularly during times of spiritual dryness when His presence feels distant.
Scripture References: Isaiah 63:15-19, Hebrews 13:5, Joshua 1:5, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 41:10, Genesis 3:9-10, Daniel 4:35, Psalm 95:7-8, Exodus 33:14, Exodus 19:9-13, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 55:8-9, Acts 17:24, Psalm 74:1-2, Exodus 25:8, Psalm 84:2, Psalm 132, Romans 3:24-26, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 1:14, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Psalm 139:7-12, Jeremiah 23:6, Job 34:21, Proverbs 15:3

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A Prayer of Faith
Clay Curtis · Nov 22, 2015
Where God Is
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Gods awful presence
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Where is God?
Kevin Thacker · Apr 27, 2022
Arise, O God!
Mike McInnis · Mar 22, 2020
The Real Presence
J. C. Ryle · Oct 20, 2019

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