….Date….
Before you think anything, lets talk….
What do you think about, when you think about God?
That’s an ever present question in my mind. What do I think about when I think about God? There are so many facets to this question but let me focus on one.
Think about how we change when we begin to have feelings for someone or date someone. We get excited when we see them or when we talk to them. We tell our friends about the conversations we have and the special dates we went on together.
We get the butterflies in our tummy…I know I sound like a little girl saying all this but let’s be serious, young or old we still feel this way when someone begins to tug at our hearts.
Now reflect on your relationship with Jesus. Is that tenderness in your heart for Him as prominent as it is when you’re in love? Do you think about Him all the time and smile uncontrollably? Do you find yourself getting giddy talking to your friends about the things he said to you? Do you get dressed up to meet Him at a secret place, quiet and intimate?
How we think about Him says everything about who He is to us…our relationship with Him. Can I honestly say I’m in love with God, say He’s the lover of my soul and be found bored with Him…not wanting to spend time with Him or allowing Him to be enough, when I know full well that He is more than enough. How does this reflect my love for Him? I’m not saying it’s wrong to desire a relationship, but when the desire for someone is greater than our longing for God we have to take a step back. There were seasons when I would be bored with Jesus…I loved Him I said but I wasn’t captivated. Then there were moments when I would be enamored by Him. The moment I realized my mediocre life with Him…my half hearted marriage…I needed to do something. I begged Him to place a longing so deep in my heart that I wouldn’t be able to contain myself. I wanted/want a longing that would burn everyday, not just every once in a while, but even in the dry seasons.
God said: “You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes.” Song of Solomon 4:9
I will look upon the face of the Lord and melt for Him. He’s a big mush! Look at the words he speaks into our hearts. Let’s make Him feel as special as He makes us feel.
God put this in my heart and I hope you ladies will join me. I propose a date night with Jesus. Let’s pick one night (or day) out of the week and go out on a date with God. Let’s get all pretty, pick a secret spot, and just spend time with Him…a little different then our usual quiet time at home or in the park. Let’s sit across from Him over dinner or coffee and talk, laugh, or cry whatever you need to do. But let’s go out with Him and be enchanted. Come home with an uncontained smile, twirling through the streets. Let’s be immersed in His Love. So I hope you’ll join me then come back here to share your story…we would love to hear the of your first date with Jesus.
God Bless You Ladies…
