Thursday, September 14, 2017
Near or Far
If I'm being honest, I'd say in times of trials
In the good times, I still do my Bible study and quiet time. But, I don't cling to Him as I do in times of trials. When things are going wrong, I depend on Jesus. I look to him for every decision. I beg him to show me the way, what to do next. I'm in constant contact.
I long to be this way during the good times as well. But it's more of a struggle. I find my mind wandering more during my prayer time. It's harder to stay still and listen. I turn to friends for reassurance instead of to Him.
I don't understand it. It's frankly frustrating. I don't want to have to be in constant crisis mode to feel near to God.
I remember the verse in James
I know God hasn't gone anywhere. He's still there longing for a relationship with me. I'm the one who has moved.
So, I do what I can. I pray for focus. I pray for closeness. I keep reading my Bible. I keep studying. I refocus when my mind wanders. I and a pray...
And because I love y'all, here's my favs - Shane & Shane - singing Psalm 51
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