Intimate relationship

Once, I was going in a bus to my relative's house. As, I was a bit late to get in the bus I, had a bad experience. I didn't get a seat. I had to stand for quite a long time, more and more people started to get in, and I was, now at the last with pushing and stamping over my feet. I, remembered reading an article in which it was written if you are riding in a bus and if you choose to sit or stand, in the last seat, then you will be having a bad experience of pushing and stamping, but if you choose to sit or stand in the front then there will be less hustle and bustle, less commotion, and less stampede. Same is the case when you travel in life's journey bus, when you are far away from His presence you will have to face problems in your family life, personnel life, health life in every other corners of life. But if you are, near to the driver and close to him, your life will be smooth. The relation, which you maintain with God should be an intimate relationship. Like, an intimate friend, your relationship with God should also be in that deep level.

 Who is a true friend? He, is someone who knows all you faults, and still remains your friend. We cannot be intimate, with a person we don’t trust. The more we trust someone, the closer we let them get to us. The degree to which trust is present, in a relationship express the degree of intimacy. It is hard to have a true friendship. Someone said, "With money you can buy all the friends you want, but they are never worth the price." Another said, "Having money and friends is easy. Having friends and no money is an accomplishment." " A true friend will always  strengthen you with prayers, help when you fall, bless you with love, and encourage your hope.

There is a beautiful verse in the bible which says in James 4:8 - "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded". Drawing near to God was very difficult during Old testament time. As  people had to go to the temple to see him and to offer sacrifice. But in the new testament you don't need vehicle, no need financial set up no need of anything, He is an omnipresent God, He is present everywhere, once you  cry out, repent from your sin, have clean heart and seek His presence for help their He is near you. Drawing near to God is an invisible act. We  can be near to Him by spending time with Him, worshiping Him, praying and talking to Him, inviting Him into every aspect of our lives. God is a real, He will never fail. He will satisfy your soul. I like a beautiful song it's like this "What a friend we have…….

I’m just writing a blog post, for your encouragement which tells us to have an intimate relationship. If you think this article would help someone or encourage them, please do share with them. I’d also love to hear from you. Please do leave a comment.

Thanks

Ann