Convenient, Comfortable & Casual

Convenient, Comfortable & Casual

Never three words that I want to use to describe my relationship with God, but lately it has been just that.

God calls me to seek him at all times. Not when it's convenient for me, or when it fits into my daily hectic schedule. Not when I need him, or when things are tough. He has pursued a relationship with me that should demand my attention all the time. Just like any other relationship it requires many things from me, for example TIME, communication, acts of service, a righteous spirit, giving, TIME. I tend to let my busy schedule consume most of my time, always wiping things off my to do list and adding new things to it. I hope today that I can remind myself of the importance of a daily relationship with God and not just desire a relationship that happens to be convenient for my schedule.

I have found myself in many uncomfortable situations in the past few weeks and they have left me with many questions. But in the midst of these moments, I felt God's hand at work in my life. God never promised for it to be easy, nor comfortable. I am thankful that it is not easy.. because when God provides, He provides. He never holds back his best from us. When I am uncomfortable, I learn to rely on God as my sole provider for comfort. I am embracing these moments because I KNOW that God will provide for me and what a promise that is!!!

There is nothing casual about a relationship with Jesus Christ, our Savior. The God of the universe desires a relationship with me. What's not to get excited about?? I shouldn't be casual, or nonchalant about this. I should be ecstatic that He wants to know me personally. He didn't casually die on the cross and He didn't casually rise again 3 days later. Why should I casually approach Him? I am so thankful that I am one of His and that I get the chance to know Him better. I pray that I can embrace each moment spent with my Savior.

I am so thankful for a God that is loving and understanding.
Through my present trials, God knows exactly where I stand.

"Now that we know what we have-Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God-let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all-all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, and accept the help."
                          Hebrews 4:14-16