God’s presence

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To be near God is my happiness.
Psalm 73:28
 


We should make a dwelling-place within ourselves
where God can stay;
the Lord God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
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God is with us.
Matthew 1:23
 


Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.

 
St. Patrick, 5th century

 
 
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I am with you.
Jesus; Matthew 28:20
 


How sweet the presence of Jesus to the longing soul!
It is instant peace, and balm to every wound.

 
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 19th century

 
 
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I am with you always.
Jesus; Matthew 28:20
 


As our friend, Christ stays by us throughout our lives.

 
St. Paul VI, 20th century

 
 
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A pure heart create in me, O God.
Psalm 51:10
 


A pure heart is none other than a heart where God is.

 
'Abandonment to Divine Providence', J.P. de Caussade, 18th century

 
 
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Everyone who seeks finds.
Jesus; Luke 11:10
 


Seek God in all things, and you will find God at your side.

 
St. Peter Claver, 17th century

 
 
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You are God's dwelling place.
1 Corinthians 3:16
 


We have only to find a place where we can be alone,
and look upon God present within us.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
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The Lord your God is in your midst.
Zephaniah 3:17
 


The Lord will never fail you,
but will help you all your troubles,
and you will find him everywhere.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 

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