Something similar happens in our relationship with God.
Just as the experience of love is unique, our devotional experience is also unparalleled; only those who spend time with God can truly understand it.
In the Bible, we find the example of a man who demonstrated that his devotional life was his greatest priority; there was nothing that could highjack his time with God.
Daniel was unfazed by the edict King Darius had decreed, which prohibited him from praying to the Lord. Instead, he continued to pray as before.
*Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Because of his devotion, he was thrown into the lion's den.
*Daniel 6:16
So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions' den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!"
But the Lord delivered him & brought about a great victory.
*Daniel 6:20-22
When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?" Daniel answered, "May the king live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty."
Has love ever motivated you enough to fight against the circumstances, as Daniel did?
Why do you think he ignored the law & continued to pray every day as he had always done, even though it meant putting his life at risk?
Speaking to God should never be something boring, because every moment He allows us to be in His presence becomes the most wonderful experience - so much so that it is almost indescribable.
We do not want the time to end because there is nothing more important than being with Him.
He makes us feel important, He demonstrates His love to us, He reveals His will to us, He protects in His shade & He supplies all our needs.
*1 Kings 8:27
"But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!"
Even though He is so great & we are so small, He longs to spend time with us.
*Song of Solomon 2:14
My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
It is amazing that God longs to hear us!
Have you ever shown love without it being reciprocated?
God, who has shown us His love in so many ways, sees that some of His children still keep their distance in an attitude of indifference.
Did you know that God loves you?
Think for a moment about how God has demonstrated His great love for you in your life.
Do you intend to love Him back or ignore His love? The decision is yours.
Ask him/her about his/her personal life & experiences.
Let yourself be acquainted to him/her every day.
Lend your ears to him/her when speaking.
We can speak to God through our prayers.
We listens to Him through reading the Bible & through fresh revelations every day.
Praise & worship Him.
REMEMBER:
GOD LONGS TO PERSONALLY RELATE TO EACH OF HIS CHILDREN.
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