So I was listening to a meditation about approaching God. The conviction was about how we approach God. Do we do it with tremble and awe? Do we have too casual a relationship with God?
My Perspective
My thoughts were very clear. I want to approach God as my Father. Someone I respect and honor (although I might not have done that to my earthly Dad .. or maybe I did). Someone who isn’t judging me and telling me all I did wrong. Rather, He would celebrate with me the good things. No doubt I had bad things but on the balance, more good than bad. He wouldn't point out the bad things. He would help me navigate through them. He would share His wisdom. He would allow me to experience what I had to experience.
I am convinced that I fell in love with God very early. I understood my need for Him. I also understood I had to mature in that relationship. When I move away from Him, I know it. When I move toward Him, I know it. Do I treat God like my buddy? No, I treat God like a father ... at least, I think I do. Meaning I respect Him, I appreciate His advice, I appreciate His affirmation of me, and I appreciate His wisdom. I also appreciate He loves me forever and always, no matter what. That despite my times of failing, He loves me. He might have been disappointed in me when I wasn’t at my best, but He was willing to look past that. He could see more of me than I could see myself. His love did not blind Him but rather informed him. He uses that to help me help myself.
I want to continue this wonderful relationship I have been having while alive on this planet. So much to celebrate. So many blessings.
Better Than This .. Sanctus Real is playing in my ears as I have been writing this. Some of the lyrics as I was writing my feelings about God.
It starts in your heart and it
Changes the rhythm of your life
It starts with a spark and it
Turns to a fire burning bright
Out of the darkness, you feel the joy inside
Hey, nothing feels better than this
When the sun comes shining in
It's a new day, you're wide awake
And you feel alive again
Now, what about Jesus? Jesus, while God, feels more like an older brother. I didn’t have one, so I don’t know what that is like. But I imagine having a brother who lived in a way, maybe not a way I could understand, but a way that impacted many, many people. Someone who loved me even though he was busy with what He needed to do. He, because of our blood, would take the time for me. To show me things He had to learn, and He could teach me to refine. He would encourage me to be even better than Him. He didn’t need to be better just because He was first. He was first, had to take that role, learned He could share what He knew and watched me give it a go. Often thriving, and He was there, with Dad, to cheer. That is the way I want to see God and Jesus.
The Holy Spirit is a constant teacher, encourager, coach, motivator, speaker of truth, provider of love, and one who can keep me out of bad and dark places. If I find myself there, the Spirit helps me through it with an incredible focus. A call to action where it takes over and guides. So long as I trust it. Which I do. That connection to the Father and the Son pervades over my entire soul. It is indeed that security blanket we all need, and when you discover it, you never want to let it go.
Too many times in this life, I have experienced this wonderful relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Too many times was it revealed to me in a way I could understand. Too often for me to believe it could be any other way with God the Father, Jesus my Brother, and the Holy Spirit my Comforter.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, you have given me so much in this life. A life that has been fruitful of memories with those I love. You saved me from ruin. You saved me from dark moments and have led me to beautiful times like I am experiencing now. Not only understanding my relationship with you at a deeper level but seeing you do your work with my family. You are truly amazing, and while I do not want to tremble in your presence, I certainly want to demonstrate my respect for you. I want to show you respect because of my profound love for you. I believe that you are truly the most important relationship I shall ever have in this world. One where, together, we go through the days you give me, and I do your will and make a difference daily with whoever and however I can with your promptings. Thank you, God, for everything. Thank you for this time and this moment. I pray everything through Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Amen.
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