I like answers. And I like them to be quick answers. Because of this, I often go to my friends, mentors, or family to talk through things because I KNOW they'll answer me right there on the spot. Not that it's a bad thing to talk to those you love and trust about things, I totally am an external processor, but my fear of God not responding how or when I want Him to is what has kept me from running to Him first with everything.
He's been speaking to me about this a lot lately. Did you catch that? He's been SPEAKING to me about this. Abba is not silent! The problem is that we are too busy to sit in silence to listen to Him.
It takes time.
It takes quiet.
It's uncomfortable.
Think of it this way- when you're at a nice restaurant, you are presented with different courses throughout the meal. Each one comes at the right time, when you're ready for it, and you drive away from that place feeling full and content (strictly speaking in relation to food here haha).
What happens when you go through the drive-thru somewhere? Sure, you're given some quick food, but [usually] you are driving away from that place with your food and your hunger is still not satisfied until you get home and are able to tuck in to that meal (which is usually not that good for you anyway haha).
What would happen if we began treating our time with Abba like that of dining at a fine restaurant? Enjoying His company, waiting on each course... rather than seeking fast-food answers from other people?
I'm just guessing here, but I THINK we would be a whole lot more satisfied!
Friends, our Creator, our Savior, our Confidant... He WANTS to spend time with us. And you know what? We make time for who we want to spend time with.
No excuses.
Do me a favor, would you? The next time I come to you asking for advice, wisdom, or even just a listening ear... would you serve me well by first asking if I've talked to Abba? I already love you more for saying "yes!" ☺️
Hello Linzy. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. And what a question through your title of the post "Have You Prayed About It As Much As You Have Talked About It". I liked the illustration of having your food in the Restaurant and ordering food and taking it with you driving through. Your ending of the post by seeking favour is very moving. Thank you so much for your thought on spending time with the Lord and listening to Him. I am glad for stopping by your profile and going through your blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and your love for the Lord. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 39 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work with us during your vacation time.I am sure you will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends and also wishing you a blessed and a Christ centred rest of the year 2018. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede.
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