Our Last Resort Rather Than Our First Choice

Are you one of those people who want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice? 

As long as things are going well, God goes unnoticed. But when things go wrong, He’s the first to get the blame. 2 Chronicles 16:9 says, "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him."

God is always there. He is waiting and watching and ready to help all the time. He is working even when we don’t have any clue or refuse to see His hand; He often doesn’t have our attention until something breaks or goes wrong in our lives.

The great God of the universe, the only One who can save, deliver and heal is our last resort rather than our first choice. But He keeps coming back day after day because He doesn’t want anyone to perish....because He loves us more than anyone else ever could....because He is good and gracious and faithful.

Realize that God is for you, not against you.

God wants to hear from You. Your prayers certainly don't have to be elaborate or polished. God does not judge your way with words. He knows your heart. But you have to do your part. You have to go to Him all the time, not just when things go wrong. 

He is always there; He never moves, but you cannot do whatever you want to and then blame God when things don’t work out. You can’t never pray and then expect Him to swoop down and save you from your misery. His promises are not one-sided. You have to do your part if you expect Him to do His. He's not asking for perfection; He's asking you to come to Him. 

Always go to Him first, not because that means you won’t have problems, but because that means you are promised His grace, protection, peace, hope and joy when you do. 

Blessings,

Dalinda