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“For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”  Luke 11:10 (ESV)

Nothing sweeter than a weekend away with friends especially during the holidays.  Great shopping, enjoying delish food and of course lots of laughter.  On a quick weekender, I intentionally carved in some alone time with a dear friend while everyone else snoozed away. While I have known my friend for 25+ years, I was able to get a deeper peek into some areas of her life we had never talked about. I really thought we had talked about it all – yet friendships are a continuous discovery.

Couldn’t help but reflect on how this resembles our relationship with God – it’s a continuous discovery.  I have been a Christian since age 6, and my relationship with God wasn’t just a one time discovery. It has truly been a continuous unfolding of His character, truth, love and grace day by day. We have embarked on some great adventures totally out of my comfort zone but truly in sync with His will.  We have danced in the rain of unexpected joys. We have navigated some rough, sad spots.  We’ve traveled down some distant lonely roads.  And yes, I have definitely at times veered off His path and found myself longing for so much more.

Haven’t we all been there?  It’s ever so easy to take those we love so much for granted…to simply excuse away connection for the sake of all those other things.  Even in the midst of grand discoveries, we can settle for lesser joys.  Content to relish what is or has been versus going deeper.  Convinced we know it all when we actually haven’t even begun to fully grasp the depths of God’s amazing character.

The key is being intentional.  If I hadn’t carved in margin to have some one on one time with my friend, I would have missed out on glimpses into her soul.  The same is true with God.  If I fail to be intentional in searching and seeking for His heart then I too will miss out on the wonder of knowing Him more.

Life and the holidays can distract us in so many ways totally interrupting the continuous discovery of the God we long for.   December 2021 unveils a great opportunity to be intentional.  Carve in margin for time in His word.  Engage with God and enjoy deep conversations with the One who longs to be known. Rediscover the joy of God’s greatest gift – Jesus – who paved the way for us to know God intimately.

“Father, words can’t even begin to describe how wonderful You truly are – lead us to a deeper revelation of who You are this Christmas.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life