God, the neglected friend.
4:38 PM
Many people don’t know (much like the raw diet thing) that I’ve been trying to become more spiritual. I’ve tried meditating and praying more, but I never setup a habit. I still pray and meditate every once in awhile, but I’m nowhere near as close to God as I want to be
My religion/spirituality is my crutch. There is nothing that is truly concrete. People can be taken away from you in an instant. An unknown aneurism, a drunk driver, an allergic reaction can take somebody’s life in an instant. Jobs can be lost by saying two words. Tornados, hurricanes too much can alter our life in a second. Knowing that there is always someone I can turn to even if I just want to talk in any circumstance puts me at ease.
Like any good relationship, spending time with someone is how you grow close to them. When it comes to God, he is the neglected friend. I don’t spend that much time with him. Therefore the close relationship I want, is nearly non-existent. Though I hope to change that in the future.
I’m not used to this. I know he’s there, but trying to reach him is a different story. He isn’t tangible at all. If that was the case, I would just go over to chill at his house and things would be so much easier.
When it comes to the Divine spirit and the Universe, things are never easy. Uggh, Life.
Love,
Leira Violet
My religion/spirituality is my crutch. There is nothing that is truly concrete. People can be taken away from you in an instant. An unknown aneurism, a drunk driver, an allergic reaction can take somebody’s life in an instant. Jobs can be lost by saying two words. Tornados, hurricanes too much can alter our life in a second. Knowing that there is always someone I can turn to even if I just want to talk in any circumstance puts me at ease.
Like any good relationship, spending time with someone is how you grow close to them. When it comes to God, he is the neglected friend. I don’t spend that much time with him. Therefore the close relationship I want, is nearly non-existent. Though I hope to change that in the future.
I’m not used to this. I know he’s there, but trying to reach him is a different story. He isn’t tangible at all. If that was the case, I would just go over to chill at his house and things would be so much easier.
When it comes to the Divine spirit and the Universe, things are never easy. Uggh, Life.
Love,
Leira Violet
1 crowns:
You know Penn Jillette? :-) I have never heard of him. The only ones I know are Kristi Yamaguchi and Priscilla Presley.
I have been taking ballet for eleven years. I am a bit handicapped in that I have never taken tap or jazz, but mostly I get along fine. I've also done some random stuff over the years, like some Thai dance, antebellum social dancing, Renaissance social dancing, theatre dance, swing dance, etc.
Regarding your post, do you go to church anywhere? Are you connected with any body of believers? Are you approaching this "quest for spirituality" through Christianity or something else? Are you parents believers? Not trying to bother you with all the questions.
You know the reason I'm a Christian? BECAUSE nothing is concrete. I can't get through life by myself. It's too hard, I'd get pulled under. It's not my crutch, it's my acknowledgment that I need Jesus to take care of me.
I've been reading some theology, and basically you choose voluntary indentured servitude here on earth (temporary), or you choose permanent slavery to God in the lake of fire.
I can pray to God, and even when I don't "feel" anything, even when I can't feel a connection to God, or when I feel that I'm talking to air, God STILL hears and answers. That's the Holy Spirit.
Relationships aren't about "feeling." You love your husband even when you're mad at him, even when you don't feel pretty. You continue to talk to God even when you feel like you're talking to air.
I'm definitely not trying to preach, it's just I get excited about all of this. if you have any questions I'd love to talk.
"God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas." - Psalm 46:1-2
~JCP
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