My God is real and ever-present with me—always and everywhere (Psalm 139:3, 7-10; Jeremiah 23:23-24). Yes, I pray upon rising in the morning (Psalm 88:13), for each of three meals daily (Matthew 6:10) and before I retire for the evening (Psalm 55:17). I pray at other times, too (Matthew 6:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:17), such as for my sins (Luke 11:4)—known and unknown (1 John 1:7-10). My prayers are thankful (1 Timothy 4:3-5), and they often include requests of special blessings for others (Colossians 1:3). Through prayer, I (merely an animated lump of clay, Isaiah 64:8) glorify God as my Creator (Isaiah 40:28). I know that He is aware of me (Matthew 10:29-31), and I am aware of Him day and night every day. Of course, like all other mortals, I falter and fail (Romans 3:10, 23) from time to time, especially if God’s presence in my life is somewhat dimmed through worldly distractions or when my emotions are heatedly aroused over some incident. I try to minimize interferences that would obscure my vision of God at my side (or me at His side, actually). I endeavor to corral my passions that essentially would knock God out of the way by some outburst—if He could be moved by such a one as I am. Awake and even in slumber, I remember my God, for He is real in my life. I struggle (Romans 7:19-25) onward to embody His righteousness (2 Timothy 2:22), not looking backward to sinful ways for which I have repented (Luke 9:62; Philippians 3:12-14).
Comparatively speaking, this physical world is not as real as my God, for the world and all that is in it are temporary (2 Peter 3:7), but God is eternal (Genesis 21:33). Even the basic elements that comprise the universe and everything in it will be burned up and dissolved (2 Peter 3:10-12). My God is just (Isaiah 45:21), merciful (Titus 3:5) and gracious (Ephesians 2:8). He will reward or punish me according to my doings (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:11-12). My God is real, and I must be mindful to be ready at all times and in all places to meet my God (Amos 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4). Every place on earth is equally close to eternity as every other place on the planet, and any moment our Lord could return to retrieve the faithful (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) or we could pass away (James 4:13-15). “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work…Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:12, 20 NKJV).
