The Obsession with God's Presence

Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there lived a young woman named Sarah. She was a devout Christian, striving to live a life that pleased God. However, Sarah found herself caught in the grip of an obsession—obsession with her own Christian experience. Every waking moment, she would ponder her actions, her thoughts, and her spiritual growth. While her intentions were noble, she had lost sight of what it truly meant to fear the Lord.

One day, as Sarah sat in her quiet room, reflecting on her journey, she stumbled upon a verse from the Psalms: "Who is the man that fears the Lord?" (Psalm 25:12). Intrigued, she pondered the meaning behind those words. It was then that she realized her obsession with herself had hindered her from truly experiencing the presence of God.

Determined to change her perspective, Sarah embarked on a spiritual quest—to become obsessed with God. She yearned for her entire being to be consumed by His presence, not merely her thoughts about Him. She longed for the abiding awareness of the Christian life to be rooted in God Himself.

Like a child completely absorbed in the presence of their mother, Sarah desired to be so immersed in God's presence that everything in her life would be viewed through the lens of their relationship. She wanted to live, move, and have her being in Him (Acts 17:28). With this newfound revelation, Sarah understood why worrying was a sin. How could she be unbelieving when God was constantly surrounding her?

As Sarah's obsession with God grew, she discovered that nothing else could penetrate her life. Concerns, tribulations, and worries were no match for the barricade she had built through her obsession with God. It was as if she dwelled in prosperity, even amidst the storms of life. The promise from the Psalms rang true: "He himself shall dwell in prosperity..." (Psalm 25:13).

In the midst of tribulations, misunderstandings, and slander, Sarah found solace in her hidden life with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3). She realized that she had been robbing herself of the miraculous truth of abiding companionship with God. He became her refuge, a shelter of protection that nothing could break through (Psalm 46:1).

Word of Sarah's transformed life began to spread throughout the city. People marveled at the peace and joy radiating from her. Intrigued, they approached her, eager to understand the secret behind her transformation. Sarah would simply smile and share the story of her obsession with God's presence.

Inspired by Sarah's example, many in the city started reevaluating their own lives. They too desired to be consumed by God's presence, to experience the fullness of His love and protection. Sarah's story became a timeless reminder of the power of obsession—when it is directed towards the divine.

And so, the city began to witness a revival, as people traded their self-obsessions for an obsession with God. Lives were changed, families were restored, and the city became a beacon of light in a dark world. All because one young woman dared to let go of herself and become completely obsessed with the Creator.

From that day forward, Sarah's story was told and retold, reminding generations to come of the transformative power of being obsessed with God's presence. It served as a testament that when one's entire being is consumed by God, miracles happen, and lives are forever changed.