The pursuit of a relationship with the Lord God is not just a hobby to be indulged in on occasion (say at Christmas and Easter) or when nothing "really important" is pressing in. No, this is life itself!
And I know some of you will agree, because you know Jesus is a Savior. You know Jesus loves you. You know Jesus shows us what Father God is like; He is the exact(!!) image of Father God!
"But, Larry, my life is already filled to the brim," you say. Well, I think I understand. I live in the same world as you do. I get tired, too.
However, let me ask you a question: Do you ever waste time? I do. Sometimes I just find myself scrolling through a news website, or Facebook, when I have "nothing better to do." Then I come to my senses and say, "Hey I have a lot better things to do than this."
I have some good news for you: God (The Lord God/Father God/Jesus/The Holy Spirit) is pursuing a relationship with YOU, too! So, relax! Say, "Yes Lord", and let Him in.
OK, full disclosure: This is not just a one and done thing. With the Lord coming into your life, He's got some really good ideas of how you can live much better and the strength to implement these changes. For example, He will give you the ability to forgive other people. You know you need to do that for your own sake, right? Another example: He will give you the ability to love others and not cheat them. Another example: He will give you the ability to tell the truth!
Hallelujah! This is life itself!
Larry Carroll
