Coherence

To "cohere" means all the parts are united together in an integrated whole. The purpose of being in the presence of God, meditating to still your chatter and to focus on the Holy Spirit within, is

to bring you into a coherent state with God and with yourself. IF you profess a belief (for example, if you believe in "the peace that passes all understanding") do you actually, yourself, LIVE TO that belief? For most of us the answer is yes, and no. That is our journey. Becoming conformed to the image of the Christ. Not just intellectually stating "I believe" but living to that level. The belief moves from the intellect, into the heart where it is felt, then into the quiet and the presence where it is experienced, then into the activities of daily life where it is experienced further and becomes part of our flesh and souls. Coherent. The "thought" becomes "belief" then becomes "knowledge" - then becomes real and actionable "experience" - and you are living it. When you meditate, and worship and offer your gratitude to God, ask Him to show you any incoherence within you. Hear or see His gentle nudges. Ask Him to guide you into coherence.