Have you ever had a friend who you were always there for no matter what? No matter the time, no matter the circumstance, you were always there when they needed you. But when it came down to you needing them, even for something as simple as needing someone to talk to, they couldn't make the time. You couldn't understand how you could give so much of yourself, but they couldn't do the same in return. It probably made you feel like, "what's the point of this relationship (friendship, significant other, or any other type of relationship)?"
Think about your relationship with God. He is always there when you need Him. 24/7. You wake up in the middle of the night, He's there for you to talk to Him. You need someone to listen to, He's always listening. You have something you need, He always provides. Whenever, wherever, for whatever. But what are you giving him in return? Are you that friend that's always taking, but never giving?
At the beginning of this year, I was at church, and the pastor was talking about the importance of going to church and he said, "We want a full-time God for part-time worship. How can we fight what the devil is brewing if we only give God half of what He gives us?" That is something that has resonated with me ever since because it makes sense. If I'm not constantly seeking God, building up my spirit, and strengthening my walk, I won't be ready to fight a battle if something were to go wrong.
I never was one to think that you have to go to church every Sunday to love God, and that is true, going to church doesn't prove whether or not you love God, but I've learned that the church was designed so that you can gather around others who worship the same God as you and can help you strengthen your relationship with God. I don't miss church if I can help it. I've learned that in the moments where I really don't "feel" like going is when I need to go to most. It is in that moment that God always sends a message that I need to hear.
But a relationship with God is about more than going to church.Everybody's relationship with God will be different and I'm not here to tell anybody what they should or should not be doing.
God wants to be your friend. He wants to hear from you and hear how things are going even though He already knows. He's always there for you and all He wants is for you to listen to Him and to make time for Him. But not only when you need something. Talk to Him, write to Him, put on some music and worship Him in your house. It doesn't have to be much but He wants all of you and He deserves all of you!
In my own personal experience, I've learned that when I spend time with God, everything feels so much more at peace. It doesn't mean everything is going perfect, but I don't stress as much. In the times that I let my life distract me from spending time with God is when things start to go haywire. I'm irritated by the smallest of things and my spirit is just discontent.
Now you may be reading this and thinking, "I don't do all of that and my life is still blessed" and that may be true. That is because God is a God of grace and mercy. He loves you so He wants you to be happy. But God deserves so much more than you relying on His grace and mercy. So my advice is to spend a little time with God everyday and see the amazing things He does for you!
Happy Sunday!
JayCherie
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