Jesus names it in the Sermon on Mount, loving people who love us is not hard. Yet we are not just called to love those who are like us, or who love us. We are called to bring God’s love to those who God places in our lives.
One of the unique things about how Jesus teaches his disciples to pray in what is commonly known as the Lord’s prayer is calling God our Father. This title implies closeness, relationship, connection, and approachability. Like any relationship, part of growing closer together is time with one another. In 2 Corinthians, we are reminded that because of Jesus’ death on the cross, we are invited to enjoy and take time to be with God, with no agenda, simply to enjoy each other’s presence, but again what does that mean or look like?
In prayer we talk to God, and with God. Like any healthy relationship, it is also important to listen. A common desire is to hear guidance from God. How to handle a decision, how to navigate a tough circumstance, and at the root of hearing from God is, well, listening. So what does listening to God look like?
By Lead Pastor, Bill Flavin There is a big difference in a conversation between talking to someone...