Last Sunday of 2012

2012 thoughts to take into 2013:

1.  What if God's closeness in my life depends on the depth of my closeness to Him?

2.  What if God's constant "connectness" to me is based upon my connectedness to Him?

3.  What if the reality of God's Word at work in my life depends upon the amount of time (and frequency of times) I spend reading God's Word?

4.  What if my ability to "hear" God depends on the amount of stillness I create in my life to actually listen for Him, along with my level of expectation to actually sense Him speaking to me?

5.  What if . . . (you fill in the blank with your own desires for your relationship with God).

Specific Requirements for a Meaningful Relationship

with God:

 

1.  Priority - spending time with God (unhindered fellowship with God)

     Is this too difficult for you?

 

2.  Stillness - quiet, undistracted, focused totally upon God (leads to closeness with Him)  Is this too uncomfortable for you?

 

3.  Connection - with the "Vine" (promotes spiritual nourishment for strength and vibrancy)  Is this too confining for you?

 

Evidence of Genuine Faith:  Make it all Match! 

 

1.  Living out what you tell others about your faith in God

 

2.  Living out what you say you believe about having faith in God

 

3.  Living out what you desire in a genuine, meaningful relationship with God. 

 

Two More Thoughts:

 

1.  What if the "rapture" happens in 2013?

 

2.  What if going to Heaven depends up on your relationship with God?  Are you ready to go?