Be with “The One” who loves you,
or be with those you don’t and can’t trust?
not really a hard choice…
'Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.' Psalms 84:10
sad as it is, i had chosen the latter in much of my teens and young adult life. i enjoyed the pleasures of this world and hung out with the ‘wicked’. looking back now, i am grateful that God had other plans for my life instead of striking me dead which i deserved.
now i can say that i don’t need any of that crap to make me happy. knowing that i am loved by God, that he demonstrated that through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus - for me, for you - how can i not want more of that and be in His presence than to chase the fake lifestyle that ends in poverty and death.
love the part (paraphrased) - one day with God is better than a thousand without. this realization only comes when you have a real encounter with Jesus; the mind altering, heart changing, life saving grace He provides us.
i can’t say i always feel the presence of the Lord with me. when my mind wanders, my heart becomes troubled, my attitude is horrible, i start drifting away. what i am grateful for is that God still comes after and receives me - prodigal son with a “Loving Father”.
i want The Presence of Jesus always in my family and my life - in prayer, reflection, worship, conversations with others, i know when that happens i do have peace, joy, and know of His love. that is why i wouldn’t trade that one day with Him for any day without, even if i was offered the universe.
Father God, may my family and i desire to be in your presence always. help build that longing and love for you right now. teach us to enjoy your company instead of chasing after the wind. in Jesus’ name i pray, amen!