EXPERIENCING INTIMACY WITH GOD

Posting 2:

As mentioned in the first posting, in seeking intimacy, the first step is to examine our expectations and set them straight. The next step is to define the "process that keeps our soul turned toward God". 

According to Stowell, "(t)he pursuit of intimacy is an intentional commitment to take steps toward God and, in the process of that Godward motion, to grow more deeply conscious of, connected to, and confident in Him alone as the only source to satisfy, sustain, and secure".

It is a mouthful isn't it? Breaking this down, we see that:

1. The process of seeking Him must be INTENTIONAL. Be proactive; be actively focused on this!

2. The process of seeking Him is a non-negotiable COMMITMENT on our part. Apply His principles persistently and patiently in your life!

3. The process of seeking Him means consciously CONNECTING with Him. Communicate with Him regularly. Appreciate His creation, model His character and conduct, praise and worship Him wholeheartedly, connect with Him in faithful obedience even in crises. 

4. The process of seeking Him means putting your CONFIDENCE in Him. We must embrace a way of life that increasingly fills our souls with satisfaction, sustenance, and security; we must truly believe that He is the source of all we need.

FINALLY, it is important to repent in our actions and attitudes, and to let go of self-sufficiency and totally rely on God, as we seek intimacy with God.