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Presence for Christmas

December 12, 2013 by

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I love the word “presence” when thinking of my God.  This word brings a constant in my life.    It is a word I can count on always no matter what is going on in my day.

Being filled with and surrounded by the Presence of God is the most wonderful gift we could ever receive.

In the busy Christmas noise all the lights, the bells, the toys, I have found You are the only source of comfort and joy.

 Lord, I want Your Presence for Christmas.  I want Your Presence for Christmas.  I long to feel Your spirit speaking peace to my heart.  Of all the gifts I may receive, there’s only one I really need.  And it’s Your Presence, Your Presence for Christmas.

 When the holiday is through, and the year is fresh and new, what will linger are the moments spent, my Lord, just worshipping You.

 Lord, I want Your Presence for Christmas.  I want Your Presence for Christmas.  I long to feel Your spirit speaking peace to my heart.  Of all the gifts I may receive, there’s only one I really need.  And it’s Your Presence, Your Presence for Christmas.

Presence for Christmas ~ sung by the Sisters

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Are you looking for something more permanent that doesn’t only come once a year and only lasts a little while?

Then ask for  “Presence” not “presents.”

Dear God,

I pray that each one of us will desire Your Presence more every day in our life and that You will help us to see “Presence” is constant and “presents” are temporary.   In Your name I pray.  Amen!

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About Beverly McCormick

Beverly McCormick - Blog Contributor
Beverly lives in South Carolina with her husband of 34 years. She is the mother of two children - a daughter who is 25 years old and married to a youth pastor; a son who is 22 years old and a senior in college. She looks forward to becoming a grandmother someday as God allows. She works outside the home, teaches Sunday School at her church, sings, leads women's conferences/retreats. She loves to read and study God's Word in addition just loves to read. She loves to travel and see this beautiful world God gave us. She accepted Christ as Savior on April 17, 1979 and has a passion since that day for ministering to others needs.

Comments

  1. Clella Fox says
    December 12, 2013 at 5:43 am

    What a beautiful and meaningful song! Thank you, Beverly, for sharing it! Truly, His Presence at Christmas and everyday is far more valuable than any expensive present. I’m so thankful for His Presence!

  2. coleen hayden says
    December 12, 2013 at 6:49 am

    singing, ‘Lord, i want Your Presence for Christmas. i want Your Presence for Christmas. i long to feel Your spirit speaking peace to my heart. of all the gifts i may receive, there’s only one i really need….” thanks, beverly, for bringing this song (and most especially) this reminder before our eyes! xo <3

    • Beverly Mccormick says
      December 12, 2013 at 7:03 am

      You are very welcome. I love this reminder myself…I wake up with Him and He is with me all day ….yeh it can’t get any better right!!!!

  3. CG says
    December 12, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Beautiful! Merry Christmas, Beverly!