Neglect - 365 Questions for a Woman's Soul
neglect - How can I keep from neglecting God? This is what the LORD says to the family of Israel: “Come back to me and live!” Amos 5:4 If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 WE ALL HAVE moments when we suddenly realize the distance between us and God has become vast. Before we can close the gap, we must determine what caused the distance in the first place. We can ask ourselves why we have neglected our relationship with God and then confess it. True confession brings God’s forgiveness and restores our relationship with him. Then we can reprioritize our lives in order to guard against neglecting our relationship with God in the future. What can we let go of in order to put him first? Finally, we can recognize the excuses that cause our neglect of God to become a habit. Sometimes we claim it isn’t the right time to become serious about our relationship with God. Any excuse that separates us from God is the work of the enemy trying to grow that distance between us. Move a step closer to God today by making time with him your top priority. Recognize the excuses that hinder your relationship. These steps will help you experience his presence, peace, and blessing in your life. Lord, I tend to neglect my relationship with you when . . . In order to close the distance between us, your Word instructs me to . . .Prayer Prompts
