Stay ever so close to Me, and you will not deviate from the path I have prepared for you. This is the most efficient way to stay on track; it is also the most enjoyable way. Men tend to multiply duties in their observance of religion. This practice enables them to give Me money, time, and work without yielding up to Me what I desire the most—their hearts. Rules can be observed mechanically. Once they become habitual, they can be followed with minimal effort and almost no thought. These habit-forming rules provide a false sense of security, lulling the soul into a comatose condition.
What I search for in My children is an awakened soul that thrills to the Joy of My Presence! I created mankind to glorify Me and enjoy Me forever. I provide the Joy; your part is to glorify Me by living close to Me.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. —Deuteronomy 6:5
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. —Colossians 3:23
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. —Psalm 16:11
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Just as our body's get conditioned when we do the same workout routine everyday, our minds can get conditioned to rules and instruction. We have to keep things fresh in our lives so this mechanical process does not happen to our relationship with God.
God wants to be close to our hearts. He does not want to become a ritual to us, but instead a desire. So think about it. Do you pray everyday because you are told to or is a desire you have to connect and talk with God? Seek Him, want Him, desire Him and He will keep your path straight.
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