I have some great friends. Often times we (young adults)
brag about the wrong kinds of things. We talk, text, tweet and scream to the
mountain tops about our new Louis Vuitton bags, the girls/guys we bagged, the
accolades we win, and the money we can spend. We hardly ever shout to the world about
the kinds of company we keep. And, well, I keep some good company. And honestly, what makes
them the most sound, confident, loyal and trustworthy friends is their
relationship with God.
We all fall short. I used to express to one of my best
friends about the guilt and frustration I would feel when my relationship with
God was “lackluster”. It felt as though there was a blockage in the way of my
spirituality and me. I was scared of the disconnect. Understand this: I have
seen and felt things that no one my age should ever have to see and feel.
During those dark moments, it literally felt like God took my hand and led me
minute by minute, day by day. I owe EVERYTHING to God, even before I was dealt
a complicated hand.
I say all of that to get to the point (lol). A relationship
with God is just like any other relationship. It needs communication, trust, and
priority. Talk to God and LISTEN to what
he tells you in return. Trust God with everything – academics, health,
relationships, MONEY & ROMANCE (I capitalize the last two because those are
the things that we think we can “handle” without God’s help .. wrong). Lastly, make God
a priority. I used to be so hard on myself (and sometimes I still am). But
contrary to popular belief, we are not made whole in one proclamation of God’s
grace. We do not reach perfection after one church service or one day of good
deeds. EVERYDAY is a battle between the person we are and the person God has
called us to be. It is a marathon race
and only those with endurance will get what they truly want from a relationship with God.
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