A relationship with God shouldn't be a chore or something we force ourselves to do. being with God should be a joy. We should catch ourselves being captivated by God. We should find ourselves staring at the beauty of his glory. It's kinda like when you're swept away by the warmth of the sun or the beauty of the sky.
As Christians, our faith needs to be loud and explosive. Our joy for God should attract the interest of others. Our default mode needs to be a heart of worship and a cheerful excitement of praise. God is not good sometimes or every now and then. God is good all the time. Sometimes we become numb and completely miss this deep deep love he has for us. We get tangled in sin, distracted by idols and our own desires.
As Christians we need to practice an attitude of stillness. A heart that waits and faints for God. We need to set aside all our worries, burdens and anxieties and simply trust that God is in charge. Sometimes he purposely allows us to endure trials for our strengthening. He purposely allows us to experience difficult things in life if that's what it takes for us to draw close to him. I think God has been giving me a wake up call. A wake up call towards maturity, self-discipline, balance, worship, boldness, righteousness, and an intimacy with him. It's not about doing things perfectly. It's about being in love with God. Obedience then joyfully follows.
Lastly, the christian walk is not meant to be done alone. We need to be invested in community. We're not just created to have a relationship with God, but also with others. i guess instead of isolating ourselves from God and others, we need to be more intentional about making time to be with others. The only way to give, serve, and worship is by first receiving from God. Fill up, then pour out.
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