God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
There is a frightening notion entering religious circles these days. It is a sense of contentment or security while distance remains between us and God. This is tragic because the deceit robs us of all that we believe we have gained with the Lord. A satisfied Christian is not hungry for more of the Lord.... Continue Reading →
Our first response to adversity or tragedy is to feel sorry for ourselves. We may even wonder why God could allow something bad to happen to us. But those who walk closely with their Savior can avoid the strain. They pass by these hurdles without suffering their negative effects. How? They keep their eyes and... Continue Reading →
It is common knowledge that things hard earned bring greater satisfaction once attained. When we labor and strain to gain the prize, it is worth more than something that we didn´t wait or work for. Reaching the presence of God is like that as well. If someone says that we already have heaven won, we... Continue Reading →
When will we learn to press on in our relationship with God? Relationships are things that must be invested in. We must seek to engage with our friends to receive constant and growing enjoyment. Family members are always closer to our hearts if we get to spend quality time with them. How can we not... Continue Reading →
Oh, how different our lives would be if we could only see that God is right here! If we were more aware of His presence, everything would hold more or less importance. Spiritual issues would be the most important. Earthly issues would lose theirs. We tend to remove God from our daily lives by separating... Continue Reading →
It is easy to get caught up in our day and the millions of things we must attend to. But do we think that is what God wants us to do? The Lord is near. He is here. He is a mere prayer or a thought away. Whatever it is, anything at all—he would be... Continue Reading →
If you listen to most Christians talk, it sounds like God, and they are quite closely bonded. The problem is, that we could all stand to be a little closer to Him than we are right now. Yet, if we were walking, and talking with Him, we wouldn´t need to tell anyone. It would show.... Continue Reading →
We study science and physics and think we know how things work. But God loves to surprise us. The more we walk with the Lord, the more chances we will have to be amazed and undone. When God moves, it is always miraculous. His wisdom and planning will blow us away. God waits, looking for... Continue Reading →
What do we mean when we claim to be worshippers of God? It would be beneficial to examine our hearts along with the Lord. We should stop often and get down on our knees. Ask God how sincere we are with our faith. Talk it over with Him. Sit in His presence until He has... Continue Reading →
If we strip down our religion to the very basics, what do we get? Some come to their declaration of faith in God. Others arrive at church attendance or a selection of doctrines. But external actions and mere notions will never get us very close to the Lord. There needs to be an encounter where... Continue Reading →
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