Walking in God's presence.

Seeking to walk in God's presence. I believe God's word, the truth. I have been reading, studying, praying, spending quiet, writing notes/journaling. I feel I am really learning, growing, BUT, I don't seem to able to live it out, experience God's presence. I can't seem to be able to experience God's peace. Why? I don't understand how I can't get this. Why can't I hear God? Why can't I live out the life I desire as God's child, showing his love. Why can't I behave/act the I know I can and want to. I know I am doing the right things, but want to leave in God's peace, his presence. Does anybody have any wisdom so I can walk the walk. I have ready so many great things in bible and other Christian resources. I believe, sometimes I can identify with message the perfect one for me. Why can't I do it?