The Lord wants all of you, not just some of you. We think that if we pray, attend church and thank Him at dinner time, that we are "good to go" in His sight and frankly, it simply is not true. If you want to get the most out of any relationship, you have to put in the effort. Funny how women are so quick to do it for a man. Truth is we all must have that same fervor for God. A relationship with Jesus Christ must be nurtured and tended to. He will draw Himself to you as you draw yourself to Him. He will not work in your life if you are not making Him a part of your everyday life. Church, ministry work and even service is wonderful and pleasing to God but "works" do not enter us into heaven nor do they guarantee us abundant living. I believe we are blessed when we give back to our churches and our brothers and sisters in Christ but if it is all outward and there is nothing inward going on, then we might as well lay down our ball and go home. The Lord know our hearts and is interested in our thought life too. The public gesture of giving, praying, and kneeling is nothing if it is all for show. Jesus prefers you alone in a closet worshipping Him than over a grandiose act of "look at me"! Make sense? All He wants from us is our love, trust and faith in Him. He wants us to keep Him first in our lives, center in our marriages and homes and love Him more than anyone or anything else. He wants to shower us with His love and bountiful heavenly blessings because He loves us more than anyone ever will or ever could. All we must do is believe to receive in His promises for our lives and allow Him to work in our lives. So thank Him today for all He has done and all He still will do. Lift up your family, friends and enemies to Him and ask that He watch over them and protect them today. And most of all, promise Him your dedication and pledge your love to Him in a mighty way for He deserves it and He is so worth it.
"In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." - Proverbs 3:6
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