The God of the Holy Bible is a Father first. He is the God who puts the emphasis of life on relationship. His love for His children can be seen even from the beginning of time. Since creation He has always been moving toward His children – especially when they are pulling away.
When it comes to travel there is something special about experiencing a place through someone who lives there. They have the inside scoop and know all the must-sees, must-haves, and must-do’s! They can give you an experience that is the most authentic to their culture. Most importantly, they know the places you should skip. Who wants to waste money on bad restaurants, expensive excursions, or a bad transportation system when there’s a better way!
I don’t think people are all that complex. I actually think we boil down to one simple core fear: Rejection. It’s a powerful motivator propelling us to quiet desperation with countless acts of escapism like drugs, alcohol, sex, self-mutilation, pornography, food, etc. Orphaned hearts can use overindulgence to feel something, anything, except alone.
I rarely feel the need to use social media to defend my views on life, God, politics, etc. In the few times I’ve taken part in discussions or initiated them, I had a strong desire to chime in on the topic.
She’s gone. My unanswered prayers along with her. I had wanted something more than titles; I wanted a mother/daughter relationship that connected our hearts. Instead she completed the race and crossed the finish line, His finish line.
When I meditate on something, I store the images, sounds, experiences, etc. in my heart. My heart doesn’t get a choice; it simply follows where I set my affections. God’s word tells us, “But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart.”(Matt 15:18). As a result, the return I receive for investing my time and attention will be revealed when I open my mouth and speak.
Is there a specific place in your life that needs to be infused with joy? Are you wondering where your joy has gone? Having a hard time drawing joy up so you can taste even a little bit of it? I need you to know you already have joy!
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