The State of Your Intimacy with God

Psalm 147:3 (NLT)
“He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.”

A close friend recently asked me what I would do if the person I loved the most betrayed me. She posed this question because it happened to her almost eleven years ago. While she has since recovered from the pain it caused, the memory remains a constant reminder of what was lost during the healing process and the price paid due to ignorance of the situation.

The sting of betrayal is something most people try to avoid at all costs. It's not just about the person who causes the hurt but also the struggle of picking up the pieces. Once our hearts have been broken, the pain makes an imprint upon our memories that we will never forget, but there is also a lesson in our heartbreak. This lesson sheds light on the state of our intimacy with God.

In his epistle to the believers in Corinth, the Apostle Paul stated in 2 Corinthians 11:1-3 (MSG): “Will you put up with a little foolish aside from me? Please, just for a moment. The thing that has me so upset is that I care about you so much—this is the passion of God burning inside me! I promised your hand in marriage to Christ, presented you as a pure virgin to her husband. And now I’m afraid that exactly as the Snake seduced Eve with his smooth tongue, you are being lured away from the simple purity of your love for Christ.”

Our Heavenly Father is the ultimate, the ‘Great I Am!’ Revelation 1:8 paints the picture perfectly—He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. His glory, intelligence, and perfection surpass all comprehension. No one can compare to our extraordinary, all-powerful, all-knowing God! He is Everything, and in Matthew 6:33, Jesus Christ commands us to prioritize seeking God and His Kingdom above all else. You see, God can never take second place. It's just not who He is. He is sovereign, and He reigns supremely. If we place anything or anyone above our Heavenly Father, it reflects a misunderstanding of His nature. In such a case, He holds us accountable for seeking Him out, for delving into His Word to grasp the truth.

A lot of women haven't really taken the time to understand and know God intimately. They often prioritize their relationships with guys over their relationship with our Heavenly Father, and this will not turn out well. It's like they're all in when it comes to romance, but not so much when it comes to God. That's not going to lead us on the right path. The psalmist said in Psalm 16:8(NIV): “I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” This verse is conveying to us that if we stay focused on God, sure, heartbreak might hurt, but it won't knock us down completely. We won't be left devastated just because a mere mortal decides not to be loyal. 

God wants us to put Him first, above everything else. This isn't a big ask, because He truly deserves our utmost devotion. He is our Creator and everything that we achieve and possess in this life is because of His grace. Sometimes, when we look back with a deeper understanding, we realize that we left ourselves open to hurt. Cheating happens, and it's up to us whether we want to stay in a relationship after betrayal. But here's the thing: if we don't change ourselves and place our focus on God, we might find ourselves in the same painful situation again.

When our relationship is tight with Heavenly Father, our thoughts and actions start to change; we’re no longer who we used to be. As our faith grows and gets stronger, we begin to understand how our words, feelings, thoughts, and actions can either make tough situations easier or harder to handle. Progressing spiritually means realizing that we can’t escape pain entirely in life.

Never forget that life, as designed by our Heavenly Father, requires us to confront our obstacles; otherwise, they'll hinder our progress. So, when someone hurts us, it's like holding up a mirror. It reflects something we need to address to move forward and live a richer, more purposeful life. Trusting in God, prioritizing Him and His righteousness, allows Jesus Christ to tend to your heart. He'll mend it, shield it, and transform it into one that forgives and empowers you.

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“The State of Your Intimacy with God”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2024. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.