Behold and Rejoice: Awareness of God's Presence in Every Moment

Welcome to Steps to Trusting. In this episode, we continue exploring the topic of beholding God, as introduced in Episode 64 with Teresa Whiting. Starting with a definition of 'behold' from Oxford Languages, we'll dive deep into what it means to observe and recognize God's presence in our lives. Anchoring our discussion in Psalm 23 and Psalm 27, we'll explore the tension of seeking God when we can't see Him physically and how to cultivate awareness of His presence through gratitude and constant prayer. We'll also discuss practical ways to turn our eyes to God daily, inspired by verses from 1 Thessalonians 5. If you're looking for actionable steps to deepen your faith and trust, you won't want to miss this episode. Join me as we explore how to behold God together.I would love to hear from you.  Links:Connect with Erin Michele Smith at www.erinmichele.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepstotrusting/ Want more information about Alpha? https://alphausa.org/Want to check out the purpose planner?  https://thepurposeplanners.com/Want to check out the episode I mentioned?   Living in Another’s Shadow - Season 2 episode 43 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steps-to-trusting/id1532625610?i=100055810815000:00 Introduction and Purpose00:33 Opening Prayer00:51 Understanding 'Behold'03:03 Exploring Psalm 2304:45 The Tension of Beholding God06:48 Practical Steps to Behold God09:24 Rejoicing and Thankfulness11:58 Personal Reflections and Encouragement18:48 Final Thoughts and Prayer19:58 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview