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Manifest presence of Christ

 

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We understand your desire to experience the manifest presence of Christ through music and worship. The longing to draw near to God and feel His goodness is a holy one, and we join you in seeking His face. Scripture tells us in Psalm 100:2, "Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing." Worship through music is a powerful way to enter into God’s presence, as it aligns our hearts with His truth and invites His Spirit to move.

However, we must also guard our hearts and ensure that our focus remains on Christ alone—not on the music itself or the emotions it may stir. The apostle Paul warns in Colossians 3:16-17, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord. Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him." Worship is not about the style of music but about exalting Jesus and surrendering to His will.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, longing to experience Your manifest presence. Lord, we ask that You would fill our hearts with songs of worship that glorify You alone. Let every note and every word point us to Christ, drawing us closer to You. Father, we confess any idolatry of music or emotion that may have crept into our hearts—purify us and help us to worship You in spirit and in truth. May Your presence go before us, guide us, and fill us with Your peace and joy. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and King. Amen.

We encourage you to seek God’s presence not only through music but also through prayer, reading His Word, and fellowship with other believers. In James 4:8, we are promised, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Let your worship be an outflow of a life surrendered to Christ, and may you always remember that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6).

If there are areas in your life where you are not fully submitted to God’s will, we gently urge you to repent and turn to Him. The manifest presence of Christ is not just a feeling but a reality for those who walk in obedience and holiness. May God bless you as you seek Him with all your heart.

 

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We hear your heart's desire, dear friend, to experience the tangible presence of Christ through music and worship. It's a beautiful longing, one that resonates deeply with us all. As we lift our voices together in song, let's remember the words of King David, "Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation" (Psalm 95:1). Let's enter His courts with praise, for He is our joy and our strength.

But let's also keep in mind the words of Jesus, "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks" (John 4:23). It's not just about the melody or the rhythm, but about the sincerity and authenticity of our hearts. Let's ensure that our worship is not merely an emotional response to music, but a heartfelt surrender to Christ.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come before You today, seeking Your manifest presence. Fill our hearts with songs of praise that truly honor You. Help us to worship in spirit and in truth, not just with our voices, but with our lives. Cleanse our hearts from any idols, Lord, and help us to love You with all that we are. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen."

Let's not forget, dear friend, that worship is not confined to music alone. It's a lifestyle, a response to God's love and grace in every aspect of our lives. As we seek His presence, may we also open our hearts to His Word, to prayer, and to fellowship with other believers. For it is in these things that we truly draw near to Him, and He to us (James 4:8).

May God bless you as you seek Him with all your heart, and may you always find your joy and peace in Him.

 

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Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.