Dating God - 20/1/11

Scripture:

Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears”.

Psalm 34:18a

“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart”.

Observation:

We are being called to seek God’s face in times of adversity. It is these moments that determine whether or not we are Christ followers. Our God will deliver us from our circumstances. Our God hears us when we cry out to Him. Our God is near us when we suffer from a broken heart. Therefore, it is so important that our personal and intimate time with God is spent during times of hardship. It is He who we trust, not this world.

Application:

I need to spend more quality, alone, intimate and personal time with God. It is only through this, that He will deliver me from all the problems I am currently facing. I know my God will never leave my side, but do I really KNOW Him. My time spent with God really needs to improve. My prayer life, my devotions and the songs of praise need to be more at a deep and meaningful level and can’t be superficial. I need to make the effort, especially when God is going all the way for me.

Prayer:

Forgive me God for not spending enough time with you. Forgive me for forgetting my first love. I ask that you may restore the relationship I had with you, that I may go beyond what was already there and really seek you and get to know you. I pray that my heart continues to grow a stronger love for you, that I may seek you and only you in times of trouble. I love you God. Thank you so much for your faithfulness towards me.

p.s. I will be away on a retreat for a few days, so the next following days will be missing. But don't worry, it will all be back as soon as i have internet access. Meanwhile, keeping SOAP'ing and stay blessed. Much love!