In my distress I called 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 50:1
As for me, I call to God and the Lord saves me. Psalm 55:16
A recent study shows that 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. There are many reasons for divorce. A few are quite common: financial difficulties, intimacy challenges, infidelities, and change of priorities but poor communication or lack thereof is the primary reason for divorce in America. People do not want to live with those who do not know how to talk and those who ignore their needs. Can you imagine living with a spouse who simply cannot understand you? Unfortunately no human relationship is perfect. We are living in an imperfect world. It is critical that you and I understand that only a relationship with God can be completely satisfying and perfect in every way.
God loves us so much that He sent His son to give His life for our salvation (John 3:16). God is closer than we think. He is always near and waiting to answer our calls and yet some have never made an effort to get to know Him. Many know of God but very few know Him intimately. People simply do not make an effort. On the other hand, tremendous effort is made to fix our human relations. Personally I think that God must feel some sadness in observing how we put the cares of this world ahead of Him. Listen, God orders us to cast to cast our worries on Him (Psalm 55:22). He wants to be in communication with us because He loves us.
Friend, a person who does not spend time with you and uses excuses to justify it, is not fully invested emotionally or otherwise in the relationship. Such behavior causes lots of unnecessary pain to the more vested partner. It is incredible and even outrageous that people should treat the Creator that brought all things into existence in such a way! Listen up, if you love God you are going to have to spend time getting to know Him through reading His words and by developing a real relationship with Him. You have got to communicate and spend time with God. I often wonder why a saved person would want to spend eternity with the God that he/she never made time to get to know. People actually think they can treat God the way they treat each other.
It is wonderful to know God as a provider and healer, but do you know God as the ultimate loving Father and Master and the One whose word is the final authority? Do you God as a friend? Did you know that most Christians call on God when under extreme pressure? They seek His face for help but have no interest in a relationship with God. LISTEN, I want this to be very clear: God loves you. He craves a relationship with you and He grieved the lack of intimacy/alone time with you in the same manner we grieved when those we love reject us. The relationship with God deserves more attention than any other in our lives. The average lover will walk out when things get hard but the love of God endures forever. He longs for our love. Sadly, very few people give God the time He deserves (time that He actually gives).
I believe that God is looking for those who will be His friends and with whom He could form an impenetrable circle, a, unbreakable bond, and undeniable connection. God is looking for those who will make time for Him. God is looking for those who will praise Him even when they are going through trials and tribulations because they trust Him. God is looking for those who will make communication with Him a priority. Friend, make time for God today because tomorrow is promise to no one. Seize the opportunity (right now). Listen, God is a real lover. He will take you back with open arms no matter how long you have been away. He will not give you the silent treatment or the cold shoulder. There is no waiting period. You can come right in.
Friend, treat God with the honor that He deserves. Give God His righteous place in your heart and your life. Make communication with God a priority and be blessed!
Praise the Lord!
