DATING
GOD
One
dear friend of mine, Damien, recently got closer than mere friends. I liked him
too and it seemed a relationship was on the way. He told me all the sweet words
ever, how he loves, adores and respects me, said how he felt i was the perfect
mate. We spent long hours talking & hanging out but i was still uncertain of
his plans especially checking my calendar.At some point i had to ask, 'Damien dear, where are we going with all this love & closeness thing? What's the plan for us?'. The response shocked me. He wanted us to start dating, have a relationship until we are sure we can be together forever. Hmmm...what else did he want to know? Was he window shopping or buying (you can follow this link for more on men window-shopping for women http://berylehondor.blogspot.com/2013/02/window-shopping-or-buying.html ) , afterall he had known me for over 5years and the dating game always had an expiry date that may leave a sour taste in the mouth, carcass of wasted emotion and unchecked expenses…
Our
Lesson today clearly defines our relationship with God. Its not a Dating Game.
It’s got a purpose, clearly spelt out and its completely mutual (with us
gaining even more, as we don't have to take God to expensive restaurants or
spend money we don't have...lol). Loving God is the believer's highest purpose
especially because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19So to provide a simple, summary statement to define a believer's duty/relationship with God, Jesus hinted us in Mark 12:28-30. We need to identify and obey the great commandment; To love God wholeheartedly and how we can express Love for God in everyday living.
According to Keri Russell, 'Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever'. Will you take a decision to love God (even more) according to his will and purpose Today?
Matthew37-38 Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all
your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the
first on any list. .”
If the most
important thing in your life is to love God, you must regularly examine the
temperature of your relationship with him. Is it cold, lukewarm or hot? You are
as close to God as you want to be. So ask questions, seek answers; What can you
do today to stir your own heart and soul into loving action? What spiritual resources
can you use to help you grow in your love for the Lord.
You may have
forgotten what he promised and has done for you. I like to make a list of all
the many ways God has worked in my life. Try it, then share the list with
someone of these blessings, expressing gratitude for his Love & work in
your life.
Damien & I won’t
get married because I refused to play the waiting , sorry Dating Game; Don’t
try to date God, He wants a real permanent relationship, Any reason why you can’t?
Yea I had a few months ago signed a permanent life long relationship deal with GOD and nothing more.
ReplyDeletethinking of the temprature of our relationship with God, that is really a great thing to do. but again do we also pause in the cause of our love and passion for God to see if we are on the right track? there are two roads: one way broad and spcious but leads to destruction while the other is narrow and cramped but leads to eternal life. So where are we, on the narrow road or the broad road. so does God have a standard or he welcomes every worship or road that is deviced to become a worship to Him just because he needsed to be worshiped? today two ways still exist because the Bible has already said it: one broad way that combines many worships and one true way. This true way we must search for with diligrnce just as we are searching for a treasure Pro. 2:1-5. This true(pure worship) way is the way Jehovah Himself established with the people of Israel and re-established it with His Son Jesus Christ.
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