My determined purpose is that I may know Him-that I may progessively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His person more strongly and more clearly. -St. Paul
Yesterday, I learned that through constant conversation in prayer and continual meditation, I could establish my relationship with God as my bestfriend. Today, I am faced with the challenge of knowing how it is to maintain such relationship. I had already resolved to get serious about this-to penetrate a world I have never been before but promises me peace of mind and unwavering company.
Achieving so many things as my earnest dream seemed to be delectable yet, they seemed to be empty enticement that only confused me. I have gained a lot of friends, but they have come and go. I believe this one is permanent and it is the only one I have to sustain. I perceive this as a small seed, which I have planted out of my own wanting to see it grow, nourish and flourish into a fine and exquisite creation. And in order to get things done, I have to submit into honesty, obedience, and unadulterated desire.
First, honesty would make me reveal myself to him completely-my good side and not-so good side. After all, this is what he wanted me to do, to exercise my 'human-ness'. Honesty is about being candid and frank about my thoughts and feelings. Often, I would have irrationalities and may blame him for my misfortunes but he would understand. And I will feel very sorry. He would acceptme back as if nothing happened. Honesty is about having to converse with him without the inhibitions of a toddler but still with reverence to a father.
Second, obedience shall be my way of developing my love for him. Out of love, and not because of obligation or guilt, I will earnestly follow his will as this manifest itself to me. Obedience furthermore is the transformation of my conversational friendship with God into actions, the way my relationship with Him must go on.
Lastly, an unadulterated desire to establish friendship with him would be my guiding light in wanting to know him more. I would crave for him to touch and enter my soul; yearn for him like in search for a lover's arm; hunger for him like I would for a BigMac and fries; and thirst of him like I would for a coke light.
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