In search for a holistic christian identity.

Thursday, August 03, 2006

Intimacy with God

In this postmodern culture, people are seeking to feel close to God, to be connected to the source, to be intimate with God and to grab hold of God, the phenomena is true to both Christian and non-Christian. New ager will say don't think just feel, when feeling becomes dominant what we have is waves of Christian running after created atmosphere that make them feel the presence of God, music and songs that "touches" their heart (in tune with their spirit), contemplative practice that could bring them to an altered state, a closer connection with God and spiritual manifestation that make them feel good or touch by God. But my question is after the music fades, after we leave the "holy place", when we are not in "silence" and when we do not see miraculous signs, who we are before God? How are we related to Him? Is He still relevant to us?
Sex is the most intimate act in a strongly, closely and faithfully builded relationship between a husband and his wife within a commitment. People are involved in premarital sex because they are so drawn towards physical closeness. They want to "feel close" rather than taking time to build a strong and close relationship with their lover. Many of this "instant" love failed when it comes to marriage. Why? Their do not have a strong relationship, a foundation of understanding and commitment.
To have intimacy with God thru feeling close to Him without taking effort and time to grow in His Word, Will and relationship with Him, is just like having "one night stand" with God. This is very Dangerous.....
First let us build a strong relationship with Him by understanding His Word and Will, deepen our worship to Him by offering ourselves as living sacrifice in our daily life, walk closely with Him through daily communion of prayer.

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

i agree. :) it is because of this fear that i often double check myself when i sing worship songs in church; it's so easy to just get caught up in the music and believe that God is close and everything is alright in myself... but like you mentioned, unless we live a life wholy devoted to Him, entirely consumed with running after Him and finding Him when we seek Him, all those feelings are just exactly what they are in the end; hormones and chemicals rushing across your braincells, and nothing more.

thanks for the reminder... and it's great seeing you here, heh. :P you wouldn't believe it, but i found your blog from sherman quek's website. And his blog was introduced to me by another friend. I don't believe in coincidences most of the time, but this is rather freaky, don't you think? *lol*

all the best for your new journey in full time ministry; will be keeping you in prayer. Stay strong, and perhaps more importantly, stay grounded in God and the reality of His all-encompassing grace. :)

cheers!
li fern

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