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Alone with God
'... the Lord ... is a jealous God.' Exodus 34:14
Did you know that God gets jealous? Not in a green-eyed monster kind of way, but of anything that takes His place in your life, especially the lie that convinces you your happiness depends on another person. When you look to somebody other than God for your security, purpose, self-worth and contentment, all the things He gladly provides, He's jealous. So don't do it!
Know that being alone with God can be amazing. Yes, it's hard if all your mates are paired up and gazing lovingly in each other's eyes. But actually, being single has its bonuses too. Maybe you're not hooked up right now because God really wants to talk to you, and doesn't want you being distracted. Maybe God wants you to get intimate with Him, to trust Him, to tell Him your secrets, and let Him be there for you.
Joshua was alone when God gave him the plan for conquering Jericho. John was alone on an island when Heaven opened and he wrote the book of Revelation. When you're not sure who you are in God, it's easy to get swept away in the life of other people, and find your value and fulfilment there. But what happens if that relationship breaks down?
God is the only one who will never let you go. With God as your rock, you can enjoy being you. So let Him tell you who you are; He knows you better than anyone.
written by Bob Gass
'... the Lord ... is a jealous God.' Exodus 34:14
Did you know that God gets jealous? Not in a green-eyed monster kind of way, but of anything that takes His place in your life, especially the lie that convinces you your happiness depends on another person. When you look to somebody other than God for your security, purpose, self-worth and contentment, all the things He gladly provides, He's jealous. So don't do it!
Know that being alone with God can be amazing. Yes, it's hard if all your mates are paired up and gazing lovingly in each other's eyes. But actually, being single has its bonuses too. Maybe you're not hooked up right now because God really wants to talk to you, and doesn't want you being distracted. Maybe God wants you to get intimate with Him, to trust Him, to tell Him your secrets, and let Him be there for you.
Joshua was alone when God gave him the plan for conquering Jericho. John was alone on an island when Heaven opened and he wrote the book of Revelation. When you're not sure who you are in God, it's easy to get swept away in the life of other people, and find your value and fulfilment there. But what happens if that relationship breaks down?
God is the only one who will never let you go. With God as your rock, you can enjoy being you. So let Him tell you who you are; He knows you better than anyone.
written by Bob Gass
