Many are looking for an emotional experience with the Lord. They keep searching for that magic something that will help them feel closer to the Lord whether it's some new type of praying or a book whose author received a revelation from the Lord. Maybe it's even simply learning to be thankful or having a better sex life. Everyone is looking for a better and more fulfilling life.
A
while ago, I shared with the chat room that often times when I am having quiet
time with the Lord and reading His Word, I shed tears. Many times, it is an
emotional experience for me just sitting in His presence and learning from Him. For instance, I read these words recently one morning and became emotional over
them.
But let all those that put their trust
in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let
them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou,
LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a
shield {Psalm 5:12}.
Understanding how much the Lord loves me, how much He has
done for me, and that He even defends me is enough to bring me to tears. I
don't need to learn a new and improved way to pray or read someone's
new and improved message from God. All we need for life and
godliness are in His Word. We are complete in Him. As you spend time in His
Word getting to know Him, you will become more emotional knowing that the
Creator of the universe has a relationship with you and loves you!
Learning to be joyful and thankful is great but if you
aren't walking in obedience to the Lord by submitting and obeying your husband,
raising your children to know Jesus, being modest and discreet and being a
keeper at home, you will not find joy and peace. There is no joy and peace
outside of God's will for us. Will we ever obey Him perfectly? No, but we
should be studying His Word to know what He requires of us; For this is
the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous {1
John 5:3}. His instructions to us are clearly spelled out in the New Covenant. There is no guessing game.
You can also learn all the ways to have the best sex of your life but if you aren't learning to please, honor, respect, submit to and obey your husband, big deal! Sex is not the be all and end all; loving and obeying the Lord is all that matters. The amazing thing is that the closer you walk to the Lord and His ways, the better your sex life will likely be and the more joyful, thankful and peaceful you will become. Nothing lasting can be found apart from God's ways.
Therefore, seek the Lord while He may be found. Spend time reading His Word and praying to Him. He is the Savior of your soul, your Creator, your Savior and your Rock. Walk in His ways and learn what pleases Him and in the process, you will find blessings abundant!
