How Does It Manifest?
The passion of my soul's desire is for the house of the Lord; my heart and my flesh are crying out for the living God. Psalms 84:2
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Those who love each other cannot spend much time a part. Lovers direct all conversations to their beloved. They don’t waste any opportunity to be together. They are miserable apart and when together their affectation is apparent to anyone with eyes to see. People can recognize lovers even when they’re trying to hide it. They are always ready to run home when they are forced to be away even for a little while. When the loved one speaks, the lover listens with rapt attention to each other’s every word; they marvel at everything the beloved says, however ridiculous it may be or sound. People who love truly don’t doubt they believe without questions. Whatever sacrifice is needed to be together, they are willing to make it. People in love will give to the limit of their capacity because love open doors of possibilities. People have time for little else when in love. A true lover tries not to hurt his/her love one because he will also suffer, their hearts are connected. They have a true concord of hearts. They don’t let anything or anyone get in between them. They face all situations together (as a strong team). They don’t take any chances going against each other’s will by fear of causing each other unnecessary heartaches. Love also usually causes a longing to be alone together, and to keep all negative influences away from the circle and that is why newly weds often go in seclusion in an away place (called honeymoon).
When was the las time you spend quality time with God? You confess your love, you go to church and that is about it. You don’t long for His presence unless you are in trouble. Do you really love God? How come all of your thoughts don’t direct to Him? How come your spiritual life is non existent? I will give you credit for being religious but where is your spirituality? How come it is not apparent to anyone? It is true that you love for God is private, but God didn’t keep His love for you a secret. His Son Jesus died a public and humiliating death on a cross between two criminals just for you. How much attention do you pay to the word of the one you claim to love? Why is it so easy for you to break His commandments and go against His will? Why is it so hard for you to repent when you act in ways that grieve His heart? Why does it take so long to come home after you have been away for a while? In typical loving relationship, there is always a celebration when the lover who was away finally comes home. The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32 describes the celebration awaiting those who decide to come back home, in the arms of the Loving Heavenly Father. You have nothing to fear, you can come home anytime, why not today? You need to go on your honeymoon with God to re-discover His love and to make the appropriate decision: are you going to serve Him with all of your heart and represent Him well in all that you do or are you going to continue to slack off?
Go on your honeymoon with God and let your heart and soul discover the passion, the fire that you felt during the days following your salvation. God has not changed He still loves you unconditionally. Will you embrace His love? Will you finally come home? I pray that you find the courage to do so.
Praise the Lord!
