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6.21.2008 what a lovely article! if you read this please tag.:)
its from(http://www.briomag.com/briomagazine/spiritualhealth/a0005735.html) -------------------- God said: I miss talking with you I said: What? I just prayed on Sunday How often do you talk with Katie? I dunno Think about it Well, OK. Let's see . . . we usually hang together before school, then we have English and math together. And — oh yeah — we've got study hall together in the afternoon. And lunch, I forgot about lunch.We eat lunch together every day So how often do you talk with Katie? I guess all the time. We call each other a few times during the week to check on homework stuff. And we instant-message a lot in the> evenings when we're both on the computer. I'd say we pretty much talk all the time. After all, she is my best friend! How often do you talk with Me? I don't know Think about it Sigh. Well . . . on Sundays at church — and at youth group. You know I'd love to talk with you more But God, I already give You chitchat time I want more than chitchat. I'd like for you to tell Me everything Everything? Why not? I already know what you're thinking anyway Yeah. And that's just it! If You know everything, what's the big deal about me having to talk with You? Having to talk? Hmmm. I was hoping it would be more of an enjoyment instead of an obligation Ah, You know what I mean You're right, I do. And that's exactly what hurts Me. Most of the time when you speak with Me, it's because you feel you're supposed to, or it's because your back is against the wall and you need help — fast I didn't know You felt that way My child, I paid the highest price I could pay for you. I long to be with you and to hear you voice your thoughts, your joys, your tears, your loneliness, your victories Well, OK. If it really means that much to You. But I still don't get this prayer thing. If You already know what I'm going to say before I even say it, what's the point in telling You? It's the process Huh? Remember last week when Katie took first place in the track meet? Sure! I remember. Boy, was she excited! Yes. And you were, too Well, yeah. I am her best friend. You know But you actually heard about it before Katie told you Oh, yeah! Jason told me before I even saw Katie But when Katie rushed to you, waving her ribbon, you were just as happy and proud for her as if you were hearing the news for the first time Yeah That's friendship. That's relationship. That's love. Would you have wanted her to keep the news from you because you already knew? No way! I love it when Katie gets excited. Her face lights up with that crooked grin, and her eyes glow like sparklers I feel the same way Hmmm I not only love for you to tell Me everything — I can't wait to hear it! I think I'm starting to understand I'm not finished with Katie yet Oh? Yeah. Let's keep talking about your friendship for just a bit longer OK The more you two share (secrets, giggles, notes), and the more you two do (trips together, youth group parties, football games), the closer you become So it's doing stuff that makes us such great friends, right? Partly right. But I really want you to think about this, OK? OK It's also the p-r-o-c-e-s-s I'm thinking The time invested in sharing and doing Yeah. I get it. We're sort of investing ourselves in each other's lives Exactly. And your friendship is growing because of it Yeah! Cool Do you hear what I'm saying? Keep talking. I'm listening, God. I really am. I want to get this Your relationship with Me is pretty static right now Static? Yeah. Dull. Boring I didn't think You noticed stuff like that I'm God, remember? Oh, yeah But it doesn't have to be static. Don't forget. I died so we could have a relationship — an exciting, fun relationship, not a boring one Well, what can I do? Spend more time with Me. Talk to Me. When you cry, let Me wipe your tears. When you ace a history exam, share your good news with Me. When Lisa snubs you in the hallway, tell Me how bad it hurts. I want our relationship to grow. Wow. Lord, I've never even thought of all that. I mean, why would You be so interested in my everyday, ordinary life? Because I love you. Oh, how I love you! Jesus, I'm sorry. I've pretty much left You on the shelf. I mean, yeah, I go to church, and I even read my Bible at times, and people know I'm a Christian. But You want me to grow in You too, and I haven't been — I've been static, just like You said. Will You forgive me? I forgive you Jesus, I want to have a best-friend, Lord-of-Lords relationship with You. I want You to own me and consume me. Yes! That's what I want, too. And you know what? What? I love the way you're praying right now. Praying? I'm not praying. We're just talking. Yeah. And that's exactly what prayer is. I get it. Open, honest, consistent communication. I can't wait till tomorrow morning. Why's that? I'm going to get up early and pray. You don't have to wait till tomorrow morning. Talk to Me when you get up at 1:30 a.m. to go to the bathroom. Really? Sure! And at 3 a.m. when you're tossing in bed and scrunching your pillow. Hey! How'd You know I always? . . . Oh, yeah, You're God. Right. Well, in that case, how about hanging out right now? I've got some stuff I need to talk with You about. Great. This is the moment I've been waiting for. -------------------- nice right??? :D loads more articles from briomag.com.:) go see. haha. actually not supposed to be blogging. but i just had to put this up.:) joan
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