I am thanking You Lord for Who are… what You have done in my life Lord… I am thanking You Lord for Who are …what You have done Dan Sakari Baba…// Who has the final say… Jehovah has the final say…who has the final say… Jehovah has the final say… Jehovah turn my life around… Jehovah turns my life around… He makes away where there seems no way… Jehovah has the final say…
Our Father we Thank You for making a way for us even when they seems to be no way… Thank You for manifesting Your glory through us… You are God and do miracles for us… there is no one else like You… Lord there is no one else like You… Thank You for loving us too much… Glory Alleluia!!! Praise be Thy Holy Name forever and ever Amen!!!
What shall I say unto the Lord…all I have to say is Thank you Lord… Father again and again I say Thank You… Thank You for the manifestations of Your glory… Indeed…there is no one else like You nor can be compared with Thee… Alleluia!!!
Let the Living water flow over my soul…let the Holy Spirit come and take control of every situations that troubles our heart… all my care and burden unto Thee I come…. Jesus Jesus Jesus… calling Father… Father…Father… Father… calling Spirit… Spirit… Spirit …Spirit…
Beloveth shout Alleluia!!!!! Praise the Name of the Lord… Alleluia!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes! I serve a Living God…even the devil know na true ooo… I serve a Living God…somebody help me sing say na You dey reign…
Beloveth, why do we resist Times of Solitude with God? Do you have an answer coming to your mind? Is interesting to know that people have time for every other thing except time with God…
There are so many reasons why having a time of solitude with God is absolutely impossible… however we come across people whose main reasons is “Time”. Do you fall into that category?…
I want you to know that the satan will do everything that will make you not to spend time with God… It ranges from clouded day, to obstacles, weariness, success… don’t be scared yes… when you think you are succeeding … you keep pursuing success and forget the Giver of that success… Praise the Living Jesus!!!
So success can also make so occupied that you have no time to fellowship with God again…
However aside the issue of “Time” there are so many other things that might prevent one from having a quality time with God…. Come along with us to discover more…
Two Reasons We Resist Times Of Solitude With God
The excuse we usually give for failure at spending time with God is time. “There is not enough time.” The truth is, that for the most part, time has nothing to do with it! We make time for what is of paramount importance to us. If we want to play 18 holes of golf badly enough, we will find the time!
So why do we resist times of solitude with God? Let me propose two of many reasons:
- We don’t want to change.
If we are brutally honest, we find “a stubbornness within ourselves. A hardheartedness that will not yield to transformation and change.” Because exposure to the Word of God in an atmosphere of solitude discloses our corruption, we find ourselves resisting the pain of truth, and the pain of change.
“His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon‘s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God‘s Word. We can‘t get away from it—no matter what.” (Hebrews 4:12, 13 – The Message)
When we insist on living a marginal Christian existence by dabbling in and out of sin, our appetite for solitude with God can be numbed to the point of revulsion. We do not want Him to get that close!
- We don’t want to give up control.
We are accustomed to being at the center of the action. We seem to need to be around people. Influencing them, managing them, or seeking their approval. We want to feel indispensable! After all, if we are not there for them, they might not grow – or “make it.” Remember the parable of the sower? “Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.” (Mark 4:27) God brings the growth! Not us! (1 Corinthians 3:6 )
The fact is, God would have us resign as CEO of the universe in order that we might begin to comprehend the truth that our greatest need is not for pleasure, but for intimacy with Him. Is it not the nervous activity of our lives that reveals our little faith while serving to crowd out those much needed times of seclusion with God?
QUESTION: Are you up to the challenge of choosing to become great with God through a regular pattern of solitude with Him? Then, if He so determines, He can make you great in spiritually influencing others. Be assured that the latter will not happen without the former.
Beloveth… are you up to the challenge of having a quality time with God… look at your activities and start scaling down… to create time for fellowship… The psalmist said my heart pant hard after Thee O God… can you say the same? Is your heart panting for God?…. are you running after Him? Are you seeking Him in all you do? (Ps. 42:1).
Is time you start engaging yourself with the Presence of God… Yes!!! His Presence in your life, family, career and ministry makes the whole difference… Alleluia!!!
O Lord make us yarn after You… help us to desire to drink from the Living Fountain… Make your Presence audible enough that we will not ignore Thee… Increase our appetite for You O! Lord we pray… Amen!!!
Beloveth… ask the Holy Spirit to help you in the place of prayer… and make your spirit, soul and body ready and available for the Lord always… Amen!!!
Let us pray!!!
Further Reading Ps.105:43, Ps.63:8, Ps.100:5, Rom.10:13, Col.1:12-14, 2Cor.12:9, Eph.5:17, 1Jn.1:3, Jas.4:7, Jn.3:16, Gal.1:4.
Remain blessed in the Lord.
