Spiritual awakening/Importance of having a close relationship with God

As we prepare for Christmas there are things that we must think about in our lives and the first thing is our relationship with God, knowing who He is and the importance of having him in our lives.

Having a relationship with God will help you enjoy your life.  I’m not saying just knowing God exist.  I’m saying having a personal relationship with Him by knowing who he is and what he’s all about.  I have never ever had or known a better friend than God.  He’s always available and he always takes time out to listen to me.  That’s a friend and that’s a friend you can count on.  Not only is he a friend, he has the power to help us get through all things.  You know, we develop relationships all the time and some of them come and go.  This is one relationship that will always be the same.  We all need someone to talk to and it’s wonderful to have someone to rely on when we really need to talk.  Before I met God, I use to spend a lot of my time worrying, responding negative towards others when they upset me and unable to handle tough times.  My relationship with God has helped me love people unconditionally and deal with life.  It’s a special feeling to know that Gods always there for me.  Yes, life is a struggle but when you develop a relationship with God and know what he’s all about, you will be able to give your burdens to him. 

How do you get to know God?  You get to know God through the Bible and through prayer.  It’s just like developing a relationship with anyone else.  You spend time with them and you listen to what they have to say.  That’s all you have to do to know God.  Take time out.  God is the one who gave us life so how can you not take time out for him.  The bible is a mystery and we may not understand everything we read.  This is why it’s important to pray.  Pray for wisdom and ask God to give you the understanding that you need to know him.  There are so many people who are interpreting the bible to be what they want it to be.  The most important message that you can receive from the bible to me is: knowing that God loves you, knowing how to prepare yourself when the devil comes your way and knowing that you can depend on him walking with you on your journey.  I’ll tell you words just can’t express how my happiness comes from having a relationship with God.  It’s amazing.  God tells us that we’re his children & he will be with us even when we mess up in life.  That’s beautiful.  We all have a mission to fulfill so don’t think you don’t have a reason to be here.  In fulfilling that mission, there’s pain and joy.  You will never fulfill your mission if you don’t develop a relationship with him and allow him to work in your life. 

I know life is busy and we get caught up in our world but taking time out for God is something we must do.  If you don’t have time to get to know God, you are definitely on the wrong track.  You will have no joy and you will find yourself miserable.  If this is you, you really need to evaluate your life.  We waste too much time worrying about things and depending on other people.  We need to stop leaning on others and lean on the one who helps us cope in life.  That’s the truth.  Allow God to work through you by developing a relationship with him.  You will learn to be happy and take life as it comes to you.

John 15:5
I am the vine, You are the branches, whoever remains in me and I in Him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.

Amen