The general purpose of a devotional is to encourage spiritual growth. Not all spiritual journeys are the same, so different devotionals serve different purposes. This includes individual devotions, group devotions, or family devotions.

How do I stay in the presence of God?

Keep united in fellowship and in worship that focuses on God. Realize that the counsel of the Lord stands forever. This means that no government or people is above the Lord, and if anyone makes laws against Gods laws those laws will be brought to nothing by the Lord! Only Gods law will stand.