During my devotion today, I was reading Psalm 107 and I was struck with wonder, once again, that mankind waits until they are in dire despair before crying out to God. God is faithful and just... He is always present and has promised never to leave us or forsake us. Why, then, would we not long to soak in that presence every minute of every hour of every day? Why do some wander in deserts or flounder in raging waters? Better yet, why do some wait until then to cry out to God?
Christ died so that we might have life and have it more abundantly, not so that we could continue in our sinful ways. His desire is to have a loving, ongoing relationship with His creation... yes, YOU! Why wouldn't we want the same? Instead we struggle and think we know better.
I've wondered a similar thing through the years as I see young adults or new parents ignoring the advice of their parents. Ok, admittedly we all make mistakes as parents but, still, don't you think we may have learned from them? But I digress... the point is, God is our Heavenly Father so why don't we come to Him for guidance and encouragement or a loving embrace as well as help in troubled times? All He wants is for us to ask.
And, if you are a parent, look at things from His perspective.... isn't it harder to wait on the sidelines than to step in and clean up the mess without being asked? God wants to be included in your life. He's just waiting for an invitation.
"Bless The Lord, Oh my soul! And all that is within me bless His holy name!
He has done great things... He Has Done GREAT Things... HE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS!!!!
Bless His Holy Name!"
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