Wonderful Relationship With God

Our God is not a god of wood or steel. He is a living, breathing God who speaks, interacts, and desires to be with us. A living God who is with us. True Christianity has never been about religion or rules, but instead it is about a relationship with God, having God's presence in our lives. God is with us during trials, temptations, and struggles and because of this, we know He will help us. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil. 4:13. Jesus promised His presence “I will be with you always to the end” Matthew 28:20. Make your consuming passion in life to experience and enjoy the presence of God. This world is not our home and we need to stop living our lives like it is. Our lives should look different from others. If it doesn't, then you need to examine it. Maybe you really aren't a Christian. If not, then either make the change and become a Christian or quit faking it. And if you are a Christian, you probably are not relying on God as you should. We need to die to our old life and become a new creation in God. How do we do that? Everyday, from the beginning to the end, we need to desire His presence above all. That is first and foremost. If you don't desire it, you won't pursue it. Next, we should never settle for the trappings of religion. We should always only be craving the presence of God. Don't be a “Sunday Christian”. Making sure that you put in your time at church each week and that you put the right amount in the offering plate, and serve on the right committees. Yes, those are important but they do not bring you into the presence of God. A personal relationship with God is what He is looking for. Man was not created by God to serve on a committee, man was created for companionship with God. A wonderful, exciting, joy-filled relationship. Being a Christian in a relationship with God is so full of joy that it cannot be contained. You will jump, sing, dance, play, scream with the joy inside you. Bad things may still happen in your life, but God is there to help you through them and to bring joy to your spirit in spite of what is happening. People will see the difference in you and want what you have, and then you will have the great pleasure of sharing God with someone. Many people in this world say they are Christians but their lives show no joy. If you are truly in Christ, joy will overflow out of you regardless of your circumstances. Commit to being a Christ-follower in a relationship with God instead of being religious.