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E.T.: I Will Be Right Here (Matthew 28:20) - Illustration on presence | IllustrateTheWord

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E.T.: I Will Be Right Here (Matthew 28:20)

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As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the suburban neighborhood, Elliott stood outside his modest home. Just moments before, he had shared laughter and tears with a friend from another world—a being who had...

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Topics & Themes

presence friendship ascension farewell love indwelling

Scripture References

Matthew 28:20 John 14:16-18 Colossians 1:27

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Christ Going Before - Christocentric (Deuteronomy 31:8)

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Prayer for Mental Health Struggle

God who sees me, this darkness feels too heavy today. The weight in my chest, the fog in my mind, the battle just to get through one more hour— I need You to see it. I need You to be near.

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Morning Prayer: Gratitude in Ordinary Days

God of small mercies, before I ask for anything, I want to notice what You've already given: This breath. This morning light. This body that woke up again. The coffee that tastes good. The people who love me. The work that gives purpose.

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Evening Prayer: Celtic Blessing

The peace of God enfold me, the light of Christ surround me, the presence of the Spirit fill me, tonight and always. May I rest in the Father's arms, wake in the Son's strength, and live in the Spirit's power.

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Evening Prayer: Gratitude Review

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Evening Prayer: Sleepless Night

God who never slumbers, my body is tired but my mind won't stop. The thoughts keep circling, the worries keep rising, and rest feels impossible. So I invite You into this sleeplessness. If there's something You want me to hear in this quiet night—I'm listening.

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