Thoughts From God
Posted By Aaron Marcelli on March 19, 2010
A couple posts ago I wrote about how busy my life has been lately. I realized that with my busy schedule, one of the things I was making less time for was personal, alone time with God. Last week I took an entire morning alone with God. I prayed, I meditated of Scripture, I laid quiet before God, and I sat before God with an open journal and recorded what I heard God say. Taking a large chunk of time to be intentional about the health of my spiritual life and blocking everything out is something God will honor. He did with me as I felt confident and refreshed at the end of the day. I was able to settle myself before God in a position to where I could easily hear from Him. Let me share with you some of the thoughts I ended up writing down as a result of that time.
Is my relationship with God the way I want it?
What do I even want from a relationship with Him?
Am I just coming to Him without aim or expectation?
God, are YOU happy with our relationship?
In what ways am I hindering us?
There is nothing wrong with feeling like things are all good between God and me. I have been conditioned to look for the weakness or to focus on the sinfulness. If I’m open and honest before God and He does not point out any disobedience or sin, it’s not arrogance or denial to admit I feel good that things are ok.
Am I making God happy? Is He happy and pleased with me?
What is my motive for ministry?
When I see myself in ministry, what do I picture?
Why do I want that?
Salvation is what’s best for people. – Romans 10:1
Am I praying for salvation for Chattanooga?
We are to trust God to shape the right living in us.
“God has set everything right between Him and me.”
Allow God to pursue His interest in me. Allow Him to nurture my belief.
God, allow me to minister to people and to see life change. Allow me the confidence and strength to initiate conversations (with strangers) and pursue relationships.
Is any of my money being spent on sin?
Am I doing anything questionable or wasteful with the money I make?
If so, God is not going to bless my finances.
Embracing what God does for me is the best thing I can do for Him.
The Bible commands us to take initiative in doing good and to be aware of the needs around us. – Romans 12
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