Why do I love God?
I’ve always had a relationship with God for as long as I can remember. At first, He was the God of my parents. In my teens He became a very real part of my life and I learnt to talk to him because I wanted to talk to him and not because I wanted to pray. It was a smooth journey until a couple of days ago, this little voice rose up and asked me an important question – why do I love God?
Is it because He’s been part of my life since I was a baby? Or is it because He does nice things for me? Both the questions make me feel selfish. Is it possible to love God just the way I love anybody else – my family, fiancé and friends. That’s unconditional (to a large extent, I think.) I love them irrespective of whether they do things for me. But is it the same with God? Why do I have a relationship with Him? Well, that’s a lot to ponder on for the weekend.
3 comments:
Yes, I too feel selfish when I see others hurting, could that be why you are asking yourself this question? Religion was not an every day thing in my family; but yet my mother said I was religous as a child. Like you, I find myself talking more to God than praying?? I am not good at explaining what I mean. Maybe I am wrong; but I don't think God would want me to feel selfish or guilty for our relationship?? Janie Marie
Hi Janie,
I think you've hit the nail on the head. I suppose it's the pain and agony of the people around me that makes me ask the whys, hows and whats. Thanks a ton for that last bit, you're right, God does not want me to feel selfish or guilty. It's a liberating thought. It's all about enjoying my relationship with Him. :-)
And I think you're great at explaining what you mean. :-)
Hi Betty,
Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you like my blog but I must admit while all the writing is entirely mine, the pictures were picked up from the web. I love writing and I guess, it's the only gift I can think of that I could use to reach out to the world. And yes, I know it's God love, steady and unconditional that sees me through. I suppose I was just a wee bit concerned if my love for Him was anything less than true. But you're right He knows and loves me just the same!
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