--- title: "Responding to God’s Presence | The Tree Church" url: https://thetree.church/blog/2026/06/17/responding-to-god-s-presence description: "The psalmist invites us to “come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.” This is a call to recognize the extraordinary privilege of God’s presence. David’s excitement about the Ark wasn’t about an object—it was about proximity to the living God.\nToday, we have something even greater: the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. God Himself resides in our hearts. How should this reality shape our worship? If Jesus physically walked into your room right now, you would naturally respond with reverence, awe, and joy. That same Jesus is present with you through His Spirit every moment. Don’t let familiarity diminish wonder. Respond appropriately to the presence of God today with physical expressions of honor and gratitude." lang: en --- 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ Blog (https://thetree.church/blog) Take 20: https://thetree.church/blog/category/take-20 # Responding to God’s Presence June 17th, 2026 by Tree Church Everyday Image: Responding to God’s Presence (https://base44.app/api/apps/6ac2bb755fa612c2228960ca/files/mp/public/6ac2bb755fa612c2228960ca/545431aa4_18228690_1024x1024_2500.jpg) Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: **Psalm 95:1-7** Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life. ** The psalmist invites us to “come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker.” This is a call to recognize the extraordinary privilege of God’s presence. David’s excitement about the Ark wasn’t about an object—it was about proximity to the living God.** ** Today, we have something even greater: the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. God Himself resides in our hearts. How should this reality shape our worship? If Jesus physically walked into your room right now, you would naturally respond with reverence, awe, and joy. That same Jesus is present with you through His Spirit every moment. Don’t let familiarity diminish wonder. Respond appropriately to the presence of God today with physical expressions of honor and gratitude.** Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer… 1. Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you). 2. Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: **Father, thank You that I never walk alone because Your Spirit lives within me. Forgive me for the times I take Your presence for granted. Open my eyes to the wonder of who You are and awaken fresh awe in my heart. Help me respond to Your presence with reverence, joy, and gratitude. Amen.** 3. Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today. **Faith Steps:** 1. Set aside five uninterrupted minutes today to simply sit in God’s presence without distractions. 2. Before beginning your next prayer or worship time, pause and remind yourself that God is present with you right now. Posted in Take 20 (https://thetree.church/blog/category/take-20)Acceptable Worship (https://thetree.church/blog/tag/acceptable-worship)Presence (https://thetree.church/blog/tag/presence)Reverence (https://thetree.church/blog/tag/reverence)