I'm reading "The Shack". If you haven't heard about it, either you're living under a rock or maybe you just don't care for books, especially ones about God. This book has completely and utterly given me a new view on my God. The book is a page turner. I can't put it down! It knocks all of the religious stereotypes right out the window. But at the same time, it makes you want more. I'm so thirsty for a real relationship with the Lord. It's unreal.
That's my focus right now. The way one goes about spending time with their significant other is what I'm doing with God. It's harder though because I can't see Him or touch Him.
What God wants is relationship. That's why Jesus died. Not only did He pay the ultimate price for our sins, but through his death and resurrection, we were reconnected to God again. God loves us very much and He wants the best for us. The only way that we can truly know and understand His will for our lives is via relationship.
What does a relationship entail?
Communication- We need to pray. Talk to God. It's realy simple. You don't have to pray like the senior deacons in your church. Just talk to Him.
Understanding- We have to read the Word in order to really get to know Him and understand him.
Time- How can we cultivate a relationship without investing time? Make time out for God, just like you do in your natural relationships.
Trust- As you grow and learn more about Him, you will begin to trust Him more. Trust and believe the promises that He has for your life.
Reciprocity- We want God to shower us with all of these gifts and blessings. But what do you give Him? Praise Him! Worship Him! When praises go up, blessings come down. ;)
"It's a new season, it's a new day. A fresh anointing is coming my way. It's a season of power and prosperity. It's a new season, coming to me."
Grab a hold of my coat tail! Because I'm going all the way! =)
4 comments:
perhaps you should consider joining twitter if you already haven't and getting up with many of the Christians there. there are some really great tweets on improving our relationship with God. also, the Christian section at Barnes and Noble has some great reads...my library thing on my page has some of the books i've read... very good in helping me with my walk with God.
great points about growing with God, and very true. it's not always easy, and trust me as you know the more we grow the more we are attacked...
but to God be the glory, He is our Abba Father, we call on Him for His love and mercy and fathering ways and He surely will deliver them.
keep on keeping on sister, you are beautiful in the Lord!
btw...i read the Shack, there is also a workbook that goes along with it for more information. great read...i don't know if i enjoyed it as much as others, but it was enjoyable nonetheless!
Thanks so much for the words!!!
I'm gonna click over to your page and check out those books. :)
There is no doubt in my mind that you have been touched by a power greater than any found here on Earth.
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