(“Disconnected” is a re-post of a 9/20/19 post)

Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

As I sat in front of the computer this morning, preparing to spend time in the word, journal and do our blog I turned on the computer. I was attempting to connect to the Internet, but to no avail. My husband and I had gone away and I had forgotten that we disconnected the Internet. I realized, as I sat there, that there was no way to complete the blog until I rectified that.

Until that connection was back up and running I wouldn’t be able to complete the blog. I wouldn’t be able to connect to the resources I use to do research for the blog. I was even going to be disconnected from some of you. With no internet connection there would be no blog. And, I would lose touch with those of you who read the blog. Because it’s my only way of communicating with some of you.

But I have been disconnected from the Internet before. Because we live in a rural area, sometimes the power goes out and we’re disconnected. And bad storms have caused us to lose internet service. We have been disconnected when our satellite has gotten covered with snow or ice. We have even become disconnected in the spring, because the new leaves of the trees have blocked our signal. There are a lot of reasons why we might become disconnected. But the bottom line is until I restore that connection we’re just not gonna have any Internet service. And, I’m not going to be able to do anything that requires internet service.

It is very similar when we become disconnected from God.

Just like our Internet connection, there are a myriad of reasons that might cause us to become disconnected from God. That connection to God becomes hindered when there is sin in our life. (“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”  – Acts 3:19).

The enemy will use the busyness of life to hinder our connection to God. (But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”.“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Like 10:40-42).

Doubt and a lack of trust Can disconnect us from communication with God. (But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:30-31).

There are many other reasons that we might become disconnected from God. When we are disconnected from God it is like being in a boat, lost at sea, with no sails, paddles or motor. We have no direction and no idea where we’re headed. And we have no purpose, no identity, and worst of all… no Jesus.

The good news is, if we’re followers of Christ, nothing can take away our salvation. (I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. ²⁹ My Father, who has given them to me,is greater than all^[a];no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. ³⁰ I and the Father are one.” John 10:28-30).

The good news is, if we’re followers of Christ, nothing can take away our salvation. (I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. ²⁹ My Father, who has given them to me,is greater than all^[a];no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. ³⁰ I and the Father are one.” John 10:28-30).

But we can become so distant from God that it feels like we’re an ocean away.

God wants to restore that connection (“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:20). This particular verse is actually pretty perfect. The letter was addressed to the Laeodicean church. They had lost their fire and zeal for the Lord. And he clearly says He wants to come in, He wants to restore that relationship.

I pray that today we will take the time to sit at the feet of the Father and breathe him in. That we would sit quietly at his feet and listen for His voice. And that we would trust him to work out (For our good and His glory) any trials that we might be facing today. That we would trust that He will defeat any giants, or Goliaths, that we might be facing today. Most of all I pray that He would restore our relationships with Him. And revive our spirits, allowing us to testify to his goodness and the depth of His love for us and the world around us.

If you do not know the Lord as your personal Lord and Savior I pray that today you will go to our life preserver page. Once you are there, please pray the prayer that is outlined there….from the bottom of your heart.

Then, listen for the voice of the Father calling you to a relationship with Him. Because it’s the sweetest sound you’ll ever hear. Once you’ve prayed the prayer that’s outlined there please reach out to me at Admin@Forgiven-N-loves.com And let me know so that I can be praying for you and helping you grow in your knowledge of and relationship with our precious Savior Jesus.

Luv ya!