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The Presence Of God

Where do you feel God's presence the most?

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Wind

She closes her eyes—eyes stinging with tears.

She shudders, overwhelmed with feelings of helplessness and fear.

Her eyes flicker open, and the world disappears.

She looks up at the sky, tears falling.

In confusion and pain, she hears a voice calling.

She speaks out, the words a mixture of sobs and yelling.

“Why am I unhappy?”

“Why does no one love me?”

“Is there a plan I just don’t see?”

She stops—the only sound heard is her heart beating as it races.

A gust of wind hits her face.

Her tears disappear without a trace.

“With me, you will be happy.”

“I love you most ardently.”

“I have a plan, just wait and see.”

No more tears and fears.

No more hopeless feelings and yelling.

The wind surrounds her, and she knows He’s there.


The presence of God is often felt in different ways by different people. People can feel the presence of God through reading His word, through prayer, through praising Him, or a combination, etc.

Personally, God's presence is most known to me through His creation and singing praises to Him. This poem was written to express the feeling I get whenever I feel the wind. When I'm dealing with sorrow, or I don't know what to do, going outside for walks and observing God's creation gives me a peace that surpasses my understanding. It is overwhelming but the most wonderful feeling in the world.

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts in minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7, ESV).

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