OP - My journey with Jesus really became comfortable when I started to view myself as his child. God is love, and he created us to be in touch with him. As a father, I think of the absolute joy my children have given me. Truthfully just thinking about my 16 year old son who still gives me hugs brings me to tears (of joy). If I being an imperfect father, and my son being an imperfect son can both enjoy the company of each other, than how much more my God lives me. If you watch the movie “The Shack” they call God by the name of Pappa. It is that closeness that helps my walk. I also think about how I forgive my son his mistakes, and how much more God forgives me when I make mistakes. Whenever you make a mistake, go back and ask him to forgive you, and restore your relationship. God is love...
1 John 4:16 - We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
OP - My journey with Jesus really became comfortable when I started to view myself as his child. God is love, and he created us to be in touch with him. As a father, I think of the absolute joy my children have given me. Truthfully just thinking about my 16 year old son who still gives me hugs brings me to tears (of joy). If I being an imperfect father, and my son being an imperfect son can both enjoy the company of each other, than how much more my God lives me. If you watch the movie “The Shack” they call God by the name of Pappa. It is that closeness that helps my walk. I also think about how I forgive my son his mistakes, and how much more God forgives me when I make mistakes. Whenever you make a mistake, go back and ask him to forgive you, and restore your relationship. God is love... 1 John 4:16 - We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.