Tuning In

How do we "tune in" to God?  I think the biggest thing that leads us to becoming "God Aware" or "Tuning In" has to do with your heart. And there a couple of questions I think will help you as you move toward God consciousness.

1.) Do you feel love toward everyone who enters your life?  If not, what is it that is keeping you from loving everyone? Prejudices? Opinions? Anger? Jealousy? Something you have not been able to forgive?

2.) Do you think about God most of the day during your daily routines or is He out of sight and out of mind? The more you think about God during your day, the easier it is to "hear" His promptings. By that I mean you will hear that inner voice guiding you in "all" your activities throughout the day.

3.) Are you starting your day with prayer and reading His word? This is important. Everyone can start their day with God.  Everyone! The important thing to remember about this very important daily connection is, it's not about the amount of time spent but the quality of time spent.  Have you ever been on the phone with someone who was obviously not listening or participating in the conversation because they were doing something else?  It's annoying isn't it? Welcome to Gods world!

God wants to be first in your life. FIRST. I think we forget what first means. First means He wants us to put Him and His teachings as the way we live our lives. A great example of that is when He set up the tithe in the old testament. Besides offering a blessing to those who tithed, God was giving man a way to think about God in all that he did. 

God seeks a relationship. A loving, caring relationship. And that cannot happen without constant communication.  The reason so many people miss God or do not experience His power is because they do not have a close relationship with Him. 

Let me give you a way to experience God like you never have before. If for everyday for 1 month, you will do what I am going to tell you, I guarantee you your relationship with the living, loving God will become so powerful you will wonder how you did without Him for so long.

1.) Start everyday with these words and say them with enthusiasm. "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be very glad in it!"

2.) Read at least two paragraphs from one of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.

3.) Spend at least 5 minutes in conversation with God.  What your questions are, what your concerns are. Then spend at least 3 minutes thanking Him for all the blessing in your life.

4.) Set an alarm on your phone to remind you every hour to think about God and thank Him for being with you. This only takes 10 to 15 seconds. Do this all day every hour until its time to go to bed and then review your day with God again thanking Him for helping you to tune in to Him!

Ok after 30 days you let me know how your relationship with God is.  Actually, if you do this, exercise, you won't have to tell anyone that you did it because it will become obvious that God is working in and through you. Now there is something else that is going to happen as you complete this exercise. You will begin hearing God speak to you about many things in your life.  Follow His instructions!   This is vital. Your life will become an amazing blessing to you and those around you.

OK that's it, let the fun begin!
Love, pastor Kent