Tuesdays with Morris

Bishop Job starts the third rule (stay in love with God) with two passage of Scripture:

“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.” (Psalm 105:4)

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7)

Staying in love with God requires more than feeling and church attendance. If you are seeking to “stay in love with God” and deepen your knowledge, understanding, and relationship with Jesus, it simply can’t be done with nice thoughts and one hour on a Sunday morning. Staying in love with God requires taking intentional steps to challenge ourselves…to actively pursue growth.

For me, I need time in prayer, Bible study, and personal worship on a daily basis. I also need fellowship with other Christians, corporate gatherings of worship and study…and at the same time…I need silence/solitude.

You can go and buy countless books that will tell you how to stay in love with God. And, while they may be helpful, the most important thing is to set aside time daily to connect with God. We also need to remember that different people connect in different ways. What works for me won’t necessarily work for you…and that’s okay.

What I want to stress and encourage is getting out of our comfort zones…try something different and challenging. Some folks are great at reading the Scriptures or worship through song but might struggle with solitude or fasting. So, maybe they should give that a try. You get the point…try something new…get out of your routine. Not that routines are bad (it’s always good to find what works for you), but I think routines can become legalistic and lose their depth and meaning after a period of time. That’s why I like to shake it up from time to time.

What helps you stay in love with God?