What are you thirsty for? What do you long for? The Psalmist David writes “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2
Isn’t it wonderful that the God of the universe loves us? He loves us completely and unconditionally. Our prayer for you is that you would grow in experience and understanding of God’s love for you. This is also a prayer I have for myself.
Eph. 3:17-18 "...And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ," He loves you no matter what. Do you really believe it?
One of the best ways to grow in our love relationship with God is by spending time with Him. Only as we practice recognizing his presence with us, talk with Him and read His love letter to us (the Bible) will we be able to truly grow in our love of and longing for Him. It is amazing that he is present with us throughout the day whatever we do and wherever we go. I find it helpful when I remember this and go through my day recognizing that he is with me.
There is actually a great little book that is very helpful for learning to practice or recognize God's presence with us. It is called Practicing the Presence of God and it was written by Brother Lawrence (a 17th century French monk who learned to practice the presence of God continuously).
Please take the opportunity to go to the godsquad website to check out some other ideas related to connecting with God.
Quite often in ministry we get so busy doing, that we forget Who we are doing it for! It isn't good for our ministry to be born out of duty or obligation. We experience so much more joy and motivation when it is an outflow of our love for Him and His love for us!We encourage you to take time with your Father today, and every day.
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