Are you Connect With GOD?

WE are all on a journey and each of us are at different places in our relationship with God. Some are just exploring who God is and how He can fit into their lives. Some have just begun a relationship with God, while others have been walking with God for a long time. Wherever you are on your journey, God is close by. He longs to have a relationship with you, but won’t force you to spend time with Him.

I have to admit that I went through a time a few years ago where I felt far from God. It felt like there was a wall between God and I. I didn’t feel like praying and didn’t feel like reading my bible. Maybe some of you can relate to feeling that way. Maybe you’re in that place right now. For me, I had allowed some bitterness to take root in my heart and also some unforgiveness towards some people who hurt me. They were people I trusted which made it even harder. Finally, I allowed God to come in to my bitter and broken heart.

THe first step for me was forgiveness. Forgiving those that hurt me, asking God’s forgiveness and finally forgiving myself. Then, it felt as if that wall between God and I was finally removed! I truly had a desire to change. This is when I felt like I wanted to talk to God again through prayer and reading His Word. I actually felt like a sponge -- just soaking up my time with God.

 There are several verses that talk about our need to stay connected to God and be a vessel for Him. Here are a few:

John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

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Lord I pray that the person reading this blog Will do a self examination to find your heartbeat in them. Let them search for ways to Get connect and STAY connect to the true and living GOD!!
In Jesus Amen!!