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Living with conscious closeness with God, we live as intended to live, we live a truly human life. This the Psalm 16 reminds us of, as the Psalmist expresses his closeness to God: “I have come to you for refuge” (v. 1); "I said to the LORD, 'You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you'” (v. 2); "LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing/You guard all that is mine"(v. 5); "I know the LORD is always with me/I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me" (v. 8); "You will show me the way of life/granting me the joy of your presence/and the pleasures of living with you forever" (v. 11) [NLT].
Today, affirm the closeness to God that you were created to enjoy. Think of ways to live that closeness more consciously and habitually.
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*Brian K. Wilcox lives with his wife, Rocio, their two dogs, St. Francis and Bandit Ty, and their fish, Hope, in Southwest Florida. Brian is vowed at Greenbough House of Prayer, a contemplative Christian community in South Georgia. His passion is living a contemplative life and inspiring others to experience a deeper, increasingly-fulfilling relationship with the Christ. He advocates for a spiritually-focused Christianity and the renewal of the focus on the Church toward prioritizing seeking to meet the deeper spiritual needs and longings of persons and empathic relating with diverse spiritual traditions.
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