Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus

Not long ago I was having a bad day. My husband had been in the hospital for two weeks. I was worried, exhausted and felt lost. The hour long drive in heavy traffic and congestion day after day was wearing on my nerves. On the way home from the hospital that day, I decided to stop at a church along the way.

As I walked through the heavy wooden doors, I was immediately enveloped in a sense of peace. The lingering scent of incense hung in the air. I glanced around and was surprised to see others scattered throughout the pews. I genuflected, and that is when I noticed the monstrance on the altar. Joy overcame my weary spirit. I wanted to cry for happiness. I know Jesus is always present in the tabernacle, but to come face to face in this way was divine timing. Spending time with the Lord that afternoon made all the difference. I was comforted. My worries, concerns and burdens were lifted. As I sat there, the 23^rd Psalm came to mind. (KJV)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anoitest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

It wasn’t a coincidence that I entered church that afternoon. It was what I call a “God wink”. He put the yearning in my soul. People say that they wish God would speak to them. He does in many subtle ways. We need to listen with our hearts as well as our ears. Spend some time with the Lord at Eucharistic Adoration. You may be surprised at what He has to say to you.