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Speaking God's Love Language: Quality Time

When asked what some of God's promises are, the one that is often quoted first by many Christians is that God will never leave us nor forsake us.  That promise comes from the book of Joshua and then is quoted again in Hebrews.  That promise gives us peace and comfort in times of uncertainty.  It gives us the calm assurance that God is right there with us, no matter what we are facing.
 
He doesn't just walk with us through the tough times, He is right there beside us during the joyful times. 
 
"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.  He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."  Zephaniah 3:17
 
We serve a God who isn't a "part-time god"!  He is ALWAYS there for us.  David very beautifully reminds us that we can never get away from the presence of God:
 
"Where can I go from your Spirit?  Where can I flee from your presence?  If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there."  Psalm 139:7-8
 
Does it amaze you that the God of the universe is crazy about you and makes Himself available to you at all times?
 
See, here's the thing about God.  He's a Gentleman.  He doesn't demand that His followers spend time with Him.  He puts that ball in our court and gives us the assurance that when we choose to commune with Him, He will always be available.
 
So, how do you spend quality time with someone you can't physically see?
 
The way that we spend quality time with God is no different than the way we spend quality time with friends or family.  Quality time requires being intentional with your time and with avoiding distractions.  Just as your friend or loved one desires your undivided attention, so does God.  He shouldn't have to compete with your phone, your book, your computer, or the TV. 
 
We should strive to spend time with the Father with such consistency that it becomes second nature to us.  Just as my relationship with my friends and family is contingent on the effort I put into it, so is my relationship with God.   
 
One of my favorite songs begins with a quote from the eighth Psalm that says, "Who am I that you are mindful of me?".  It truly baffles my feeble mind that God desires to spend time with little 'ole me!  But He does, and He wants to spend time with you, too.
 
So, how much quality time do you invest in your relationship with God?  Do you make spending time in His Word and communing with Him in prayer a priority in your day? 
 
Thankfully, God is patient and He is patiently waiting for each of us to draw near to Him by giving Him something that is so precious to each of us:  our time.  My prayer for you is that your time with God become an unforsakable part of your day and that it ultimately becomes second nature to you.  Take some time right now to have some one on one time with the God of the universe.  Clear away all distractions and give Him your undivided attention.  

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