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Return to the Father
04/15/2008 09:47:38 / Encouraging
Unless we ground ourselves in God's Word, we will tend to drift from Him.
Sometimes, the results are obvious, as with a person who gradually gives in to
greed and eventually finds himself addicted to gambling. In other situations,
the effects are more subtle. Either way, living apart from the Lord's will
grieve His heart. It prevents His wandering child from feeling fulfilled.
Only a close relationship with Jesus Christ can truly satisfy the soul's
yearning. God wants His followers to have the peace, purpose, and joy that only
He can provide. He often waits patiently for them to return. But if they
persist, Proverbs chapter 3:12 shows that He'll eventually discipline His loved
ones to bring them back to Him.
When a believer wants to end his drifting, he should acknowledge his
disobedience and the distance it has put between Him and God. A believer must
show genuine repentance. This includes asking forgiveness and deciding not to
continue in the same pattern. Then he can resume a life of submission to God's
will.
He should also readjust his priorities. The Lord must come first. A person
fully submitted to God will make time to study and meditate on Scripture,
correctly worship, and have fellowship with other Christians.
Thankfully, God truly is a loving heavenly Father. He longs for us to walk
closely with Him. God wants us to live the abundant life that He intended, which
is full of real peace, joy, love, and purpose. Ground yourself in His Word and
submit to Him. Nothing else will satisfy.
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