Sunday, January 23, 2011

Real Relationship in 2011: I'm not looking for an "effective way to become closer to God."

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An out of context picture of the Hudson from West Point
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I suppose a "Happy New Years" is in order! This is the first real post I've done since winter break due to the usual suspects (including but not limited to a school, laziness, and distractions).

I've never really been into the whole "New Years Resolutions" thing. This year something hit me though. I've never really made my relationship with God a priority in my life. By that I really mean my relationship with Him has been more passive than active.

In my experience, an important part of cultivating a relationship is quality time with that individual. How am I going to get to know someone well without specifically making the time to be with that person? That's part of my focus for this upcoming year: to be with Papa. I want to spend time hearing what He has to say, and reading His words. I don't want to force something to the point that I feel guilty if I'm not engaged. I talk to my girlfriend everyday, whether it be by text message, email, facebook, or phone, not because I feel like I have to in order to grow our relationship, but because I simply want to talk to her and hear how she's doing.

I'm not sure exactly what all this is going to look like. I do know that my heart is to Love Papa and accept his Love.

Example of something I'm not looking for.
I'm not looking for an "effective way to become closer to God." Because really, what does that mean? Is there really a prescribed way to develop any relationship, let alone one with the Almighty? Are there really seven things I need to do in order to feel God's love in a tangible way?

I'd love some advice. Do you do a daily devotional? What works for you? What doesn't work? Does what I have to say challenge you at all?

Colin
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3 comments:

  1. Brandon FreemanJanuary 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    For me, I think you hit the nail on the head: time.

    Word, Worship, Wonder... the WWW of the Kingdom.

    I've asked God for a greater hunger for His Written Word this year, and what's been cool is when I miss a day and I go, "Ah, crap, sorry, God", I hear Him say, "Are you apologizing because you feel obligated to or does it just suck for you when you forget to read?"

    It's been really cool to check myself and be able to respond with honesty, "It just sucks when I forget to spend time with You."

    I'm growing, little by little.

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  2. Catch a Cheating SpouseMarch 24, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I agree with most of your points, but a few need to be discussed further, I will hold a small talk with my partners and maybe I will look for you some suggestion soon.

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  3. Flirting Body LanguageMay 19, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Thanks and Please keep updating your Blog. I will be stopping by every time you do.

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