we need the experiences!
We really do….we need the experiences….. we really need those experiences that come as we walk with God. It’s how we discover what life is really all about….why we are here on planet earth….why were we put here now instead of 1000 years ago….why did we have to go thru all that stuff from the past….is there actually a future?
Most of the world and much of the church just doesn’t get it. We’ve reduced any relating to God to deal-making…if you do this then I’ll do that…we live trying to control God…control our lives and pray “my will be done on earth”…we just don’t get it.
Satan is the only one who understands… he knows that if I walk with God and have those experiences with Him….I will discover all those answers and not give a hoot about my will being done…I will even stop trying to control God and make any more deals based on what I think God is looking for…like being a good little boy….whatever that means…
I read this from Eldredge this morning as I am musing about this…guess what he is talking about…how we cut deals with God… I really enjoy the things he says.
“It really doesn’t matter what the particular group bargain is—doctrinal adherence, moral living, or some sort of spiritual experience—the desire is the same: taming God in order to tame life. Never mind those deep yearnings of the soul; never mind the nagging awareness that God is not cooperating. If the system isn’t working, it’s because we’re not doing it right. There’s always something to work on, with the promise of abundant life just around the corner. Plenty of churches and leaders are ready to show you how to cut a deal.”
Start walking more regularly with the One who is actually in control of everything…. and even has a plan for our lives…. things might just start to change….life might just get really, really exciting… like it is supposed to be.
More on that next time.
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