I said it but part of me thought, that’s disrespectful! You don’t demand anything of God and certainly you don’t command Him. But I knew what I meant. It was a play on words. My point – God is available to all of us, but at a price.
Many of us (old me) go to God when we’re in trouble or about to go over a cliff. That’s when we start to bargain with him, “If you get me out of this, I promise I’ll start going to church every Sunday!” “If you cure me, I’ll become a better person. I’ll give to charity!” “I’ll start tithing at my church.” “I’ll volunteer at a soup kitchen.” “I’ll stop being so selfish.” Sound familiar? I’ve been there, usually during a bumpy airplane ride. What’s wrong with that? Isn’t He our comforter, our go-to guy when we need help?
I alluded to this two blogs ago. “Who is your god?” When we only go to Him for a “favor” it’s tantamount to exploitation. Remember the relative (or friend) who only comes around when he/she needs something? Does that make you feel good? Does it improve your relationship with said relative? In all honesty, it probably makes it worse.
What’s the “right” way to have a relationship with God? Communicate with Him all the time, when you’re having a good day, when you’re having a lousy day, when you are frightened or worried about something. But mostly, tell Him when you are grateful, and that should be often. An attitude of gratitude is the right way to live.
Make Him your confidante. Tell Him your secrets, your dreams, your greatest fears, your regrets. Make Him a big part of your life, the biggest and most important part. He is always there, always ready to listen, to help you get through the best of days and the worst of days. He’s an “on demand” God and you don’t need cable to find Him. God bless. :))