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Having An Intimate Relationship With God Is So Important

Make seeking God's love your first priority.

Sadie Stevens
Feb 20, 2018
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When we love someone, we want them to be a part of everything we do (and everything we are).

Certainly, this should apply (above all) to our relationship with God. If we truly want intimacy with God (our Creator; our Lord and Savior), then we shouldn’t give Him just a part of our lives; no, rather, we should invite Him into everything we do. We should give all of our lives to serve Him. That means not only when we are shouting for joy on our mountaintops, but also when we’re low-breaking or unfeeling-in our valleys.

When we’re so excited to tell God about what happened to us today (He already knows, of course, but don’t you think He wants to hear your trembling, elated voice, stumbling over your words, as you try to explain every little detail to Him?); and yes, when we don’t even feel like talking to Him. In the quiet and in the mundane; the days just like every other day. When you’re hurting. When you’re working. When you’re worried. When your heart feels heavy and you just want someone to talk to. When you just have to tell someone about that adorable neighborhood dog you saw; that delicious cup of tea; that breathtaking sunset.

In everything, in every little moment, God wants you to turn to Him. God wants to hear from you. Isn’t that amazing? It’s difficult enough to find someone who wants to hear about every little thing that goes on in your head; but God, the One who made you and saved you; who sees every bit of sin and darkness that you hide so well from others; to know that this same God loves you and wants you…well, that changes everything, doesn’t it?

So, if you’re tired of the rut and routine, just start here: invite God into every little moment of your life, no matter how small. Talk to Him. Seek Him, even in your darkest moments. Be still.

Because intimacy with God is the most precious thing a human being can have, can strive for. He’s the very breath in our lungs, giving us life (whether you believe in Him or not). It only makes sense, then, to turn to Him in everything.

- Talk to God: about flowers and sunsets and dogs and coffee and

books; smiles and laughter and yawns and tears. He wants to hear from you

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