Don’t You Know Who I am?

If you love me, then you will do what I want. OUCH! Such sour words I have heard from time to time. They usually don’t come out that bluntly but it still stings nonetheless. I can recall when I was young and making such demands. Life can be hard and confusing because we are always in transition. As babies we are born and EVERYTHING is done for us, and as we travel through life and become older not only do we need to learn the merit of taking care of ourselves but also others in need. What can be even more frustrating is when we move into our later years we have to be humble to allow others to do for us again when we become unable. Know this, God loves you, but that doesn’t mean that he will just do whatever you want. And know that when you are in a loving relationship with someone it's not all take or all give but rather a two way street. God loves you like an awesome father but he has rules. You can choose to ignore them because he gave you free will but don’t be surprised if he comes a running when you are in dire straits and still don’t want to heed his commandments. Those crazy rules God has are for your protection. They can keep you out of harms way often and help you get out of trouble when you get in it. God even went so far to send his son to explain them. I encourage all to take a bit of time everyday and hangout with Jesus’s teachings. I know it sounds crazy, but after years of living out of bounds I find living according to God’s commandments is fulfilling and refreshing. I don’t nearly stub my toe on life as often as I once had. God loves to be there for you on your bad days but also remember that like a good friend he doesn’t just want to be called for help. Share your happiness with him as well, more than likely he was involved, and know that the closer you become with him the more you will feel that love and in return feel whole. 

John 15:9-11

9As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.