Patriarchs and Prophets

Well, I have been somewhat slacking getting this next post up. I have started reading Patriarchs and Prophets. Chapter 1, "Why Sin was Permitted". I am already beginning to understand that this is not going to be a chapter by chapter experience. There is so much packed into a paragraph that I may have just a small piece to write about.

God has been, is, and will be. That is the first point made in the writings. And it is so powerful to think of that alone. Imagine, we go through our daily routines and for the most part, none of us need to think through every step of our day. We just 'do it'. It's just how 'things have always been'. We are so immersed in habit, such habitual creatures. God is like a habit. He's just always been there and He's always there and will be there. It's no wonder so many of us go through our days not giving Him a thought! I know this is something I struggle with daily, to the point I actually think God steps back a little so I will realize that I need Him.

The second sentence that immediately stood out to me was the one where it says:

"The law of love being the foundation of the government of God, the happiness of all intelligent beings depends upon their perfect accord with its great principles of righteousness." E.G. White

How seemingly simple the concept of doing out of love. If I look at this with my 'child like faith' glasses, to do just because of love is completely possible. I am a pleaser by nature. I love to make the people I love happy. Just for the simple fact that I love them. How come then, it can be somewhat complicated for me to be in accordance with God's law of love when He asks me for specific things? There are days where I am completely belligerent when it comes to pleasing God just because I love Him?!

I have thought long and hard about this. My realization this Sabbath is that I do not know God enough to REALLY love Him. I was a little ashamed to come to that realization. However, I know that it's easier to want to please somebody once you are acquainted with them and know them well. That's just a fact.

I have always had a friendship with God. However, as I have not done such a great job keeping in touch with some friends here on earth, I have not done a great job keeping in touch with Him.

I do have to say, He's always such a great friend to me, even though I abuse our relationship from time to time. He is always there the moment I call.

I try to do that, even in my sinful state... When I have a friend that doesn't invest in me and then calls when they are in trouble, I do my best to be there for them. In my sinful, I am again ashamed to say that in my sinful state, I sometimes feel a little angry about the fact they never put in what I do...

Imagine, God goes through that every second with each individual on a consistent basis. What a powerful God to keep on genuinely loving even though we are so inconsiderate.

I know what's coming next. It's the part where she describes Lucifer, and how he fell out of sync with the Love concept.

I'm saving it for tomorrow. I am hoping that this project will enlighten me, bring me closer to my creator, and deepen my thoughts as I progress through each section I read. Right now I'm going to pray. I'm going to pray about my relationship, and fully lay out my heart. Tonight I am going to make the commitment NOT to abuse my friendship with God. I will do things out of sheer love for Him, and work hard not to give it a second thought.

Sara Sue Renee Davitt