A Relationship with God, the life giver

One swallow does not make a spring nor one hot day a summer; nor will a few minutes of frantic praying before service bring out the tender buds or make the flowers to appear on the earth.  The field must be soaked in sunshine over a long period before it will give forth its treasures.  The Christian's heart must be soaked in prayer before the true spiritual fruits begin to grow.  As the field has learned to live intimately and sympathetically with the rain and the sunshine, so must the Christian learn to live with God. - A.W. Tozer 

Genesis records, “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth” (Genesis 1:26).

God loves us and offers a wonderful plan for our life.

God’s Love

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)

God’s Plan

[Jesus Christ speaking] “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” [that it might be full and meaningful]. John 10:10 (NIV)

Though we have believed in God and followed Him now, if we don’t seek and practice the truth, if we are unable to revere and obey God, give our hearts to God, or live before God, then we won’t have a normal relationship with God.  If so, we will lose God’s enlightenment and guidance, and furthermore, maybe we will be abandoned and eliminated by God.  Therefore, establishing a proper relationship with God is crucial for us.

To established a proper relationship, we must give our hearts to God and allow Him to take charge.  We also need to have prayer and association with God, and obtain the guidance of the work of the Holy Spirit.
We must frequently read God’s words, and practice God’s words.  We also must seek to love God in our hearts and practice loving God, and allow God to take charge and hold power in all things. 

Relationship with God

At the age of fifteen, I was halfway through my secondary schooling.  I was having fun like most teenagers and free of lives burden and stress.

Becoming a Christian was the start of the most exciting relationship, it was the start of a new life.   Christianity is all about relationship with God - a God who loves us and wants the very best for us.  As Paul wrote, 'those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same any more for the old is gone. A new life has begun' (2 Corinthians 5:17, TNLB)

I only noted 'the new life'.

Life isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to be LIVED.  Sometimes good, other times rough.    But with every up and down, you learn lessons that make you STRONG.

During my early Christian walk, serving is my utmost priority.  I would serve until I have no time to fellowship with God.  God have become my employer rather than my personal friend.

After many years abiding and walking in Jesus footpath, I was reminded of Luke 10 : 41-42  Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.  Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

I then learn to spend time developing a personal relationship with God.  As I learn to develop a relationship with God, I also learn to have a relationship with others.   

Jesus never promised anyone an easy life, but He promised fullness of life (John 10:10). This new quality of life starts now and goes on into eternity. Our time on earth is relatively short, but eternity is vast.

Good relationships keep us happier and healthier for longer.

Eternity life is a quality of life which comes from living a relationship with God and Jesus Christ (John 17:3).