The Prophet's Place

I didn’t start this whole relationship thing–GOD did.  HE created me, pursues me and paid the price with JESUS to have a relationship with me.  I want a relationship, well sometimes, but I want it on my terms and my way.   I want a relationship where GOD is there when I want HIM but otherwise HE is quietly in the background waiting for me to call and when I call HE comes immediately.  I want a relationship I can control regardless if that is best for me or if it even satisfies me.  If it satisfied me why would I look other places.  GOD, however, wants this sold out, totally abandoned, exclusive, 24/7 relationship with me.  I run from it because I feel out of control, even though I am not happy in control.  You see one of the problems with the relationship with GOD is I cannot be in control and have it.  I didn’t start it, can’t define it, do not have the power to maintain it.  When I am in it, however, surrendered and at rest, letting HIM run it–it is so good!!!!  It is work, however, because I want to take the control back and then it crashes.   More later . . .

What GOD wants with me is a relationship, a relationship of love, trust, reliance, dependence.  When I want that also, I move into a new realm–a place of unbelievable dimensions and a new way of operation.  However . . . what I usually want is stuff.  As long as I want stuff, when GOD wants HIS kind of relationship, we are neither one satisfied.  I rail against GOD, and HE waits for my childish tantrums to cease and my hunger to grow to the point that our desires coincide.  Then when I have a desire for a relationship of love, trust reliance, dependence I discover that a true relationship is work.  more later . . .

Romans 11:29 NIV
“for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.”  or as the Message Bible says it: “God’s gifts and God’s call are under full warranty—never canceled, never rescinded.”

Can you get that in your head and your heart.  You may grumble about it, you may run from it, you may ignore it, you may not see it happening–but GOD’s gifts on your life and HIS call on you are there.  HE may be chastening you to get you prepared for it.  HE may be preparing the circumstances.  Regardless of what you see or feel about it, the CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE has given you a gift and call and you can count on it.  Rather than trying to explain how it cannot happen based on your skills or will, join HIM in it.  Love HIM for it.  Relax and trust that HE has the power and knowledge to accomplish his will.  It may seem like an out of control Roller Coaster, but if it is, since you can’t do anything about it, why not just raise your hands and scream for joy that you are alive with HIM and enjoy the ride.  Trust me.  HE is right there beside you.  After it is HIS gifts and HIS call and you are HIS child.