Been Far From God...
Did you know that I wanted NOTHING to do with God for 20+ years?
I didn't talk about Jesus,
I had no interest in Jesus,
Even if I did believe in Jesus,
I didn't talk like a Christian,
I didn't walk like a Christian,
I didn't quack like a Christian.
A closet Christian would've been an upgrade.
So if it's been a HOT minute since you've even considered Jesus as a friend or Lord or Savior,
That's A-OK!
It doesn't matter if it's been a week, a year, a decade or more.
It doesn't matter if you've been uninterested, mad, disappointed, frustrated by God in the past.
The great thing is whenever you're ready,
God is ready to meet you where you're at.
You don't have to be hot and crazy to re-engage with God.
In fact, you can still be lost, confused, angry, sad or disappointed with God,
He will embrace you and ALL the junk you have.
None of it is a surprise to Him,
He is not baffled by your thoughts,
He is not caught off guard by your doubt,
He is not offended by your frustration,
He already knows.
It's US who's all bottled up by not sharing it with Him.
But God is waiting like a gentleman for you to be ready to share your thoughts with Him.
God is always crying out to us to come back to Him.
"‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty."
"If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored;"
"For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls."
"Now return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness
And relenting of evil."
So here's a simple conversation starter for you and God...
"God,
Hi, it's been a while.
I don't know where to start.
I don't even know what I want.
I just wanna know...
Is there something more to You that I don't know yet?
Something good,
Something wonderful,
Something awe-inspiriting?
What if I don't want You yet?
Can you make it so I do?
Can you give me a version of You that is real and not boring?
Can you give me a version of You that is purposeful and practical?
Can you give me a version of You that is different and real?
I want something fresh and new,
Not the same old, same old,
But something full and rich,
Something powerful and fulfilling,
Something I can get passionate and excited about.
I've never known that version of You,
But if it exists,
Can you show me?
In Jesus name, Amen."
Cheers to re-engaging with an old friend.
