WEEK 2 Theme – Choosing to be Present on a Consistent Basis
We live a noisy and distracted world, so choosing to be present on a consistent basis is a rare skill. We tend to enjoy the badge of honour that comes with being busy or productive. We allow ourselves to drown in doom scrolling as a so-called reward for working hard. We fool ourselves with excuses or justifications – just this once, this can wait, you’re doing enough already… Slowly, our presence erodes, sometimes without us noticing.
Reawaken is not a moment of insight – it’s a daily choice to return. To return to God – to return to ourselves – to return to what actually matters. Being present is an act of resistance in a world addicted to urgency.
Presence is where God meets us – not in the past we regret, or the future we worry about. Stop reminiscing the past, or worrying about the future, but be fully present.
Weekly Intention (Choose One):
Let us start this adventure by choosing presence:
- Set a daily alarm called, “Choose Presence” – to do one thing fully present, for example, deep breathing, look at the sky, sip your water slowly or eat your food mindfully – do it intentionally, without multitasking, and invite God into the moment
- Daily Devotional – download a devotional app (YouVersion/Bible, or Ascension) to guide you to read God’s Word and be in His presence
- Be Still – sit quietly at a place where you will not be disturbed, set a timer for a few minutes and be present in the moment – see yourself with the loving eyes of God – but be kind if you find yourself easily distracted or feeling restless
Weekly Reflection Question:
In the midst of our busyness, let us be intentional about setting time apart to be present – to meet God. He is always knocking at the door of our heart, waiting for us to invite Him in. Even when we turn our backs to Him, He will not stop pursuing us. And especially when we are too busy for Him, He will remind us to seek Him wholeheartedly and to rest in Him.
Question: How can I be more present with God – and with myself?
Awakening deepens through repetition, not intensity.