Let's begin by taking some deep breaths to relax your body,
Preparing yourself to encounter God in the here and now.
Reflect on Genesis 28,
Where Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven and realizes that God is present in his current location,
Saying,
Surely the Lord is in this place.
I was not aware of it.
I was not aware of it.
This is often our reality.
Think about your own environment.
Where might God be present around you right now?
By what distractions or mental clutter that prevents you from recognizing God's presence?
It could be digital,
Emotional,
Or mental.
Think about what it would mean to release these distractions,
Even temporarily.
As you breathe deeply with each exhale,
Envision yourself letting go of one distraction at a time.
Imagine each distraction dissolving into the air,
Clearing space for you to sense God's presence more clearly.
Throughout this time,
And as often as you can today,
Remind yourself of Jacob's revelation.
God is in this place.