The Way We Love God
August 17, 2009 by Gary Chiles
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One of the most amazing things I have seen in the past ten to fifteen years is the restoration of the understanding of God as our Father. This restoration has changed lives dramatically. Growing up in church, God was more of a big, old guy who was running the universe – too busy to care about little ole me. As I grew, I became more aware of the fact that God was my heavenly Father. The term “Abba” started to impact me; God was really “Daddy.” This was life-changing to me.
But as I grew even more, the Lord started to show me that there was more to learn about His nature and character – about His affection and love for me. There was more. And this was expressed through Jesus, who is called our Bridegroom – our Husband. That’s radical. (For a better discussion on this progression, please read my book.)
One of the benefits of this realization is that it changes the way we love God. This understanding gives us confidence to draw closer to Him in a more intimate way. Let me illustrate.
How you love a parent is different than how you love a spouse. In a healthy environment, we experience intimacy differently with a spouse than with a parent. Our feelings and emotions are different. You express and reveal things differently. You can abandon yourself more with a lover, and that is what Christ wants – total abandonment!
The marriage bond is not only different, but also stronger than the bond between a parent and a child. Two are to become one (Eph. 5:31-32). But don’t worry: this bond doesn’t take away from the parental bond, but strengthens it. Our Father in heaven is excited for us to know His Son in a deeper and more intimate way.
The challenge is this: Can you go deeper in your worship, prayer time, giving and service as the Bride of Christ?
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