“They (ancestors) did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord who brought us safely out of Egypt?”
Jeremiah 2: 6,8 (NLT)
Jeremiah’s message from God began, “I remember how eager you were to please me.” Alas, the Israelites quickly strayed, forsaking the Lord and His commandments to worship worthless idols. “They became so comfortable with their ‘religion’ that they didn’t even notice God’s absence” (Blackaby, Experiencing God Day by Day, pg 5).
It is unfortunate that many people get their ‘dose of religion’ on Sundays but fail to include God in their week. They are too preoccupied with the mundane to heed God’s voice or look for Him in the midst of their daily lives.
How God longs for a relationship rather than a religion. He yearns to be a part of every moment, every decision, every struggle, every victory. He is not a part-time God, but a loving heavenly Father who longs to be welcomed into every part of our day.
Today, pay attention to God’s presence. Keep the prayer line open and chat with Him as you go about your day. Include Him in your decisions. Laugh with Him, cry with Him. Just don’t set Him aside until Sunday.
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Published by Renee Srch
Born to an American father and a British mother, Renée Srch grew up in France where she obtained her French Baccalaureate. She attended IBME in Switzerland, graduating with a degree in Missions and Theology.
She is a wife, a mother to three boys, and a critter mom to two rescue dogs and fourteen rescue cats. Renée has led and taught writing workshops through the Ozarks Chapter of American Christian Writers and is currently a member of the Springfield Writer’s Guild and Sleuth's Ink, in Springfield, Mo.
Renée has published thirteen books under her given name. She also writes suspense novels under pen name R.J. Dawkins. She writes across genres and for all age groups. Her brand is Wholesome Books for the Whole Family. Besides her own books, she has contributed to four Chicken Soup for the Soul books, two anthologies, and published numerous magazine articles. She has received several awards, among which was an award from Writer’s Digest for her personal essay, Treasures from the Sea, and Global Library Award and Book Cover Award for Miracle Moments; Helping the Rescued Become the Rescuers. Her children’s book, It’s Dark in the Ark, was a number one bestseller on Amazon.
You can learn more about her work at www.ReneeVajkoSrch.com, https://www.facebook.com/ReneeVajkoSrch
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One reply on “He’s Not a Part-Time God”
That is well said. How reassuring that He is always there for us.
That is well said. How reassuring that He is always there for us.