Practicing God's Presence - Redemption Rising 1q505i

What sustained Joseph during all of his trials in Egypt? Certainly, a big part of it was his ongoing awareness of God's presence. Despite betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment, Joseph remained faithful, attentive to others' needs, and confident in God's presence and plan. Practicing the presence of God is about learning to live aware of being in the presence of God all the time. Theologians sometimes call this living "coram deo"—before the face or gaze of God. As we cultivate this awareness in our lives, it enables us to serve and thrive even while we endure, discern what's what as we make decisions, and to know we're never forgotten by God (even when it feels like it, and even when people do forget us). 4p675x