Act of the Presence of God: Instructions

This exercise helps us to begin prayer in the presence of God. You might like to return to this guide for your other prayer and daily meditation times.



In your imagination, become aware of God’s presence and attention to you in this very moment. It may be that you can imagine God’s face looking down upon you right now and smiling; or it may be that you can feel God’s breath on your skin; or it may be that you can be aware of God’s touch; or it may be that you simply sense God’s presence. The important things to remember with this prayer are to:

• Take your time


• Keep your attention on God



• Listen

Do whatever works best for you, whatever allows you to better recognise your Creator present with you, here and now with love. The next audio session is a guide to help you practise this, using steps to get in tune with God’s presence...