Do you know anyone that you only hear from when they want or need something from you? Do they get upset with you when you don’t meet their needs, even if you know what they are asking for is not good for them?

Do you know anyone that when you talk to them, all they want to talk about is themselves? They don’t seem interested in getting to know you at all. And they also don’t seem interested in getting together with you privately or in a group with others?

Have you ever had someone mistreat you, but have never honestly said that they are sorry for what they did? Even if they have apologized, their behavior really doesn’t change and they continue to mistreat you.

How does that make you feel? Do you expect to be treated better than that from those that you know?

It occurred to me that this is often how we treat God. We expect Him to always be there for us, yet we really don’t treat Him well at all.

I wonder how we would change if we:

• Talk to Him even when we aren’t in trouble or need something.
• Spend time in private prayer and prayer with others.
• Get to know Him by reading, studying, meditating and praying over His scriptures.
• Repent when we sin and honestly work to turn away from the sinful behavior.
• Accept His answers, trusting that He knows best for us.
• Worship Him at all times, not just for one hour on Sunday.

I think we all know the difference it would make in our lives.

Can you think of a scripture that would help you?  Share it in a reply on the blog.

Always praying for the glory of God,