Talk to your Father...........

 In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. Psalm 18:6

Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:15

Did you know that there were many reasons for a divorce? A few are very common: financial issues, lack of commitment, infidelity and a change in priorities but poor communication or lack thereof is the primary reason for divorce in America. People don't want to live with those who ignore them and refuse to talk to them; the same people who vow to love them and always be there for them. Imagine living your life for a spouse, giving up your own dreams to take care of him/her and yet, and the children you have together but he/she never make time for you and often too busy to even acknowledge your presence, your contribution to the relationship as well as your love! How would you feel? God love us so much that he sent His son, who gladly came, to give His life for our salvation (John 3:16), and yet some don't have the time to communicate with Him. They don't pray and they don't meditate on His word. At times, I think that God must feel some sadness to see how much we put the cares of this world ahead of Him, when He ordered us to cast our worries on Him (Psalm 55:22). A spouse who spends all of his time with others surely does not care about his wife. People who love each other spend time together or at the very least use some form of communication until they can be together. Let us be honest, how long you think a relationship with no form or limited communication can last? 

Friend, a man or a woman who does not spend time with you and use excuses to justify it, simply is not fully vested (if at all) in the relationship. Such behavior inflicts lots of unnecessary pain to the more vested partner. It is quite outrageous that people should treat the Creator that brought them into existence in such a way. Why would a saved person want to spend eternity with the God that he/she never had time for and does not know well? People think that they can treat God the way they treat each other. What a shame! They know God as a rescuer and a provider but not as a loving father and master whose word is the final authority in their lives. They do not know him as a friend. They call on Him only under extreme pressure. Most Christians don't even realize that God desire a relationship with them and that He grieved the lack of intimacy and togetherness/alone time just like we do when those we love don't show interest. The average lover walks out for lack of communication but the love of God endures forever. His love for us is so great that even though we spend so little time with Him, He still takes care of us. He watches over us like the Good Shepherd that He is. He wants only the very best for us, while at the same time He longs for our love. But sadly few people even give God the time of day (Time that He gives/Time He deserves). 

I believe that God is looking for those who will be His friends and with whom He will form an impenetrable circle, an unbreakable bond, and undeniable connection. He is looking for those who make time for Him even in the middle of their trials, they know and believe that He is able and will pull them through because they know him. They know how He operates. They know His heart. He is looking for those who trust Him and make communication with Him a priority. You probably heard this before: "tomorrow is promised to no one". Make time to communicate with your creator today. Seize the opportunity (right now) to establish this relationship that you have been searching for. God is a real lover. It does not matter how long you have ignored him in your life, you can come back. You can walk right in. There is no waiting period and He will not give you the silent treatment and the cold shoulder. Friend, treat God with the honor that He deserves. Give him His righteous place in your life and in your heart. Make communication with him a priority and be blessed! He will welcome you back with joy just like the father in the prodigal son story (See Luke 15:11-32).

Praise the Lord! 

Psalm 121

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm —
    he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.