Your Contract With God

I love the New Living Translation of James 4:8
Draw Close to God. . .

and God WILL Draw Close to You. . .

I love that promise. . .
if you will. . .God will. . .
it’s as simple as that.

So. . .will you?
Will you stop long enough to actually be close to God?

 

You know it’s great to have a relationship with our family. . .
everyone together,
laughing and talking over a great meal,
sharing, and enjoying each other’s company.
That’s a great feeling,
but nothing, absolutely nothing can take the place
 of snuggling on the couch with one of your kids. . .
peaceful, quiet. . .
reading a book, sharing time together. . .

I think God might like that too. . .
just You and me, God. . .
quiet, peaceful. . .
my total concentration is on You God. . .
You’re the only one that matters right now. . .

In those moments with your kids,
 are the times you can tell them how special they are. . .
how perfect they are
(even when you know better, you still think they are perfect)
. . .how wonderful they are
. . .how blessed you are to have them in your life.

Maybe God likes to do the same with His kids. . .
write down the things God tells you in those moments. . .
those fleeting thoughts
when God whispers how special you are. . .
the plans He has for you. . .

Make it a contract. . .
a Mission Statement between you and God
. . .and in those moments that seem like failures
. . .go back and check your Mission Statement
. . .get back on track
. . .remember HIS PROMISES

If you will. . .I will. . .it’s a promise!

My prayer is that you will remember His promise
 to never leave you nor forsake you. . .
to comfort and to protect you.
Thank you Lord
for being an ever present help in our time of need. . .
we are nothing without You.