By “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” -1 Corinthians 2:9
Have you ever just stopped to listen to the sound of the ocean? The sound of kids playing? The sound of a hectic day? What about the voice of a loved one?
There are so many things that can grab our attention in this world. Is it possible to have a quiet moment with all the chaos we face?
When we take the time to have a relationship with God, burdens are lighter, hard days are easier, and life is worth living. In Matthew 11:30, Jesus says, “Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
We were never created to carry the heaviness of life on our own. We were created for relationships.
The most satisfying relationship is the relationship we have with our heavenly Father. He is not some far off God. Someone who doesn’t listen. Oh no, our Father is a close and personal God. He is our friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:28). He is a God that cares deeply about His children. He knows when we are happy, when we are sad, knows the very thoughts and intents of our hearts (Hebrews 4:12).
Does He care? Oh my friend, yes He cares. That heartbreak that you weren’t prepared for, He cares. That job loss because of unforeseen circumstances, He cares. For those sleepless nights in prayer for a loved one, oh how He cares. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Never walk through this life wondering does anyone care, because the God of this whole universe, Abba Father, Our Daddy God, cares. Reach up your hands and cry out to Him. For His eyes are upon the righteous and His ears are open to their prayers (Psalm 34:15). Run, run to the Father, I guarantee, He is waiting with open arms!!
Tina Bassett resides in New Martinsville. She is a single mom of three beautiful daughters: Rachel, Charity, and Destiny. She is the director of the greeters/ushers, serves on the prayer team, and also participates on the praise and worship team at her local church. She loves animals and the beach. More than anything she wants her life to reflect God’s love and have an impact on those around her.
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