It seems that everything these days has a cost attached. You want this - you have to pay. You want that - you have to pay. Pay, pay, pay! This is one of the facts we live with and something we are conditioned to do in order to get the things we really want. However, some of the things we need most, we are unwilling to pay for.
Think of the things you value that you are willing to pay for. Thinking of your list, is your “relationship with God” there? You may say, “I thought that having a relationship with God was free?” Technically, yes, but practically, no! In order to have a healthy relationship with God some investment is required on your part.
The first thing you must invest to have a healthy relationship with God is prioritizing some time to spend with Him. Many of us fall into the trap of feeling like we have no time to give. Well, that simply is not true. We all have the same amount of time each day, but we only give our time to do the things we really value and have interest for. Is a relationship with God something you value and have an interest for?
Second, you must give God your attention. Often we set aside time for God in our schedule, but we don’t bother clearing the distractions. Distractions come in so many forms such as TV, internet, facebook, radio, phone, etc. If you are in a very important meeting for work I am sure the things that could possibly distract you have been removed. Why do we not guard our time spent with God in the same way?
As you give your time and attention towards developing your relationship with God, you will experience a true reward, fellowship with God. The good news is that God is gracious, merciful, and loving! Begin making this investment today and you will soon see that the cost is worth the investment!
Jon Weaver
