Popular Post tyke Posted March 3, 2018 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 19 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 36 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 33 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/19/2016 Status: Offline Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2018 Father I ask in the name of Jesus that you help all those who are seeking a intimate relationship with you. I ask that you also show them the depth and riches of your great love. I pray that you hide me in the palms of your hands so men will know that I'm just a vessel you use according to your will. AMEN God doesn't want our relation to end with him after we are saved, this is where it all begins. If we communicate with the Lord on a surface level, then we miss out on the kind of relationship that the Lord wants to have with us-an intimate relationship with him. Though this is his desire for each of us, many believers don't live in the close relationship that God has made available for all of us. Some Christians are confused and frustrated, wondering why they don't hear the Lords voice or feel his presence. Even though they attend church, read there bibles, and pray, God still seems to be far away and distant ( James 4:10 ). God is a spirit and that is how we must relate to him ( John 4:24 ). In order for us to have intimacy with the Lord we have to put time and effort into it ( Psalm 91:15). Do you remember what it feels like to be in love? No one had to tell you to think about that person; our thoughts just automatically flew to him or her. Or just consider how friendships develop. Close friendships aren't instantaneous, they grow over time. That's what its like when we love our Savior and continually pursue him by spending time with him, communicating with him, and sharing our deepest thoughts ( James 4:10 ). We also must have two-way communication. When we pray we often come to the Lord with our list of demands, but how often do we take the time to listen for his response? Although God delights in hearing our prayers, he also wants us to be still and listen to him ( Psalm 46:10 ). Since the Lord speaks to us primarily through his word, that is most likely where we will hear his voice. When reading your bible pray and meditate on his word, and ask the Lord questions such as: what are you saying to me? or how does this apply to my life? Then be still and listen, giving the Lord time to speak to your spirit. The more we listen, the more we will hear his voice, and soon your time with him will be your greatest joy ( Matt. 7:7,8 ), ( John 14:13 ), and ( James 1:6 ). Another important factor is for us to be open and honest, Exposing every area of our lives to the Lord. Although the natural thing is for us to back away from this type of vulnerability, we must remember that God already knows us inside and out and loves us more than we could ever comprehend ( Psalm 44:21 ). If were going to grow in oneness with the Lord, we must also learn to share his interests. He is always concerned about our well-being, but do we care about his desires and purposes. Are we more interested in the Lord, or what he can give us. If your relationship with the Lord seems to be dull or the same old thing, maybe we have drifted into a self-centered focus that is hindering a intimate relationship with him ( Matt. 6:33 ). Some of us confuse knowing the Lord with knowing about him or by thinking intimacy with God can be achieved through the accumulation of knowledge or what's commonly known as head knowledge. Rather such knowledge should continually change us, influence others, and prepare us for heaven ( 1 Cor. 14:33 ). One day were all going to meet the Lord, but will he be a stranger to us? Were all missing out on God's best for us until we have a meaningful, intimate relationship with the Lord ( John 17:3 ). If there is anyone who is reading this who is not saved. I ask that you repeat this prayer or one similar to it. Lord Jesus I accept you as the Lord of my life. I ask that you forgive me for all my sins. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins, was resurrected, and now you sit on the right hand of God. I thank you for saving me. AMEN 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted April 6, 2018 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 100 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 21 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/06/2018 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/18/1964 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa7 Posted April 10, 2018 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 9 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 186 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 268 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/24/2016 Status: Offline Share Posted April 10, 2018 This is wonderful! Well-written, true, and with bible verses to back it up. I'm bookmarking this. On 3/3/2018 at 12:14 AM, tyke said: Since the Lord speaks to us primarily through his word, that is most likely where we will hear his voice. When reading your bible pray and meditate on his word, and ask the Lord questions such as: what are you saying to me? or how does this apply to my life? Then be still and listen, giving the Lord time to speak to your spirit. The more we listen, the more we will hear his voice, and soon your time with him will be your greatest joy ( Matt. 7:7,8 ), ( John 14:13 ), and ( James 1:6 ). This is where I often struggle. Thank you for the suggestions about asking God questions. The paragraph makes good sense. God bless you for caring & sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyke Posted April 10, 2018 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 19 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 36 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 33 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/19/2016 Status: Offline Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Melissa7 Thank you, but this sermon was inspired by the Holy Spirit and had nothing to do with me. God says my power and praise I will not give to another. Isa. 42:8 May God Bless You , Your Brother in Christ, tyke Edited April 10, 2018 by tyke forgot scripture ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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