Advent invites us into a simple but radical question: where is God, and where am I? In the rush of holiday prep, work, relationships, and the background noise of modern life, the practice of being present with God often feels impossible. Yet the present moment is exactly where healing, courage, and peace meet us.

The scandalous love that says, "Everything's going to be okay"

There is a kind of love that unsettles because it is so generous. When we truly begin to trust that God loves us — not occasionally, not conditionally, but scandalously — everything changes. That trust becomes an anchor: we begin to repeat, believe, and live the small truth, everything's going to be okay. That is not a platitude. It is a spiritual posture that reshapes how we meet loss, fear, and uncertainty.

Practical takeaways to practice the sacred present

• Find pockets of silence. The car, a short walk, or a few minutes before bed are opportunities to pause.
• Practice 20-second honesty. Start small. Repetition builds a habit of recollection.
• Use everyday tasks as holy ground. Washing dishes, folding clothes, or waiting in line can become moments of prayer.
• Be gentle with yourself. Integration is gradual. Grace meets the fractured yes.

You are here with God.

00:00 Finding God's Presence in Our Imperfect Church
00:01:59 Embracing God's Scandalous Love: A Life-Changing Grace
00:05:35 Cultivating Hearts: Lessons from the Parable of the Sower
00:09:51 Embracing Our Fractured Yes on Retreat with God
00:16:02 Confronting Our Fear of Silence and Honest Prayer
00:20:32 Breaking Free from Busyness and Chronic Stress
00:23:47 Finding God's Presence in Daily Life
00:28:00 The Sacred Present: God's Will in Daily Life
00:31:32 Acknowledging Deep Fears Brings True Freedom
00:35:30 Simple Steps to Acknowledge Feelings with God
00:39:08 Closing Prayer for Surrender and Attentive Love

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