I’m popping in quickly. I have to share.
I’ve been going through some papers and just now stumbled across this. I vaguely remember writing it down a very long time ago. It says…
This is what life should have been all along,
the relationship I desire to have with everyone.
You are no more special than anyone else.
You have merely developed the art of listening
and learned to trust your ability to hear.
–God to me
Apparently I was talking to God about how much I valued our relationship, and He let me know that what we have, and even more than what we had then (Since He draws me closer every day), is exactly what He wants to have with everyone. I mean, think about it. Why did He create Adam? I totally believe it was for fellowship. He longs for us to reach out to Him and accept Him not just as a supplier of our needs, but as the best Friend, best Father, best Brother, best Teacher we could ever have.
A friend texted me today asking for three tips for someone who wants to grow their relationship with God. Here’s my response.
- Consistently and comprehensively study the Bible – all of it, not just what makes you comfortable.
- Consistently and intentionally spend time in conversation with God – with listening being a priority.
- Consistently be watching for ways to make Him happy.
If you think about it, this is essentially the same things you do to develop a strong relationship with anyone. Get to know everything you can about them, spend quality and quantity time with them, and strive to make them happy.
Anyone can have the relationship I have with God, one that is constantly growing as I grow. You just have to decide it’s important to you and do your part to make it happen. As He said to me, develop the art of listening and learn to trust your ability to hear.
Celebrating Jesus!
Tammy C