Friend of God

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV

We must realize how important this is. If a thought make us feel bad, then obviously they are not from God.

“Give your thought attention to Me.” The Holy Spirit was adamant. I willingly focused on Him, allowing Him to speak. Falling silent and hearing God is a wonderful experience and something we must train ourselves to do everyday. However, He wants us to converse with Him as well. He said it again. “Talk to Me.”

I had to think about that. Okay, should I rise up out of the comfortable position I was laying in beside my husband and fall prostate on the floor? Should I speak with my hands folded prayerfully under my chin? Should I address Him as Thee and Thou, speaking the King James Bible’s language? Should I really concentrate and choose my words carefully, as if speaking to royalty? Because in a way I was. And I heard Him chuckle. Yes, he chuckled.

“My child, I’m your best friend. You can talk to me as if I were sitting across the couch from you. Say what you would say to your friends. Talk to Me, as you are. It’s what I want.” Me? A friend of God!!!

Oh, the glorious conversation! And one led to another. I asked Him things, boldly, and He showed me. He talked to me. Admittedly, at first I had to concentrate, to get the feeling that He was really there. Then, like honey flowing down stream, it became a sweet and wonderful conversation. The more I allow myself to talk to Him, the easier it gets. I am a friend of God! It has to be learned. It has to be developed. And it is real, very real.

If you ever doubt yourself about having a conversation with Him, ask yourself these questions. Do His words ring true? Does it benefit me spiritually? Is it good for everyone? And then, prove it. Look it up in the Bible. The Bible has everything we need to survive and live right. Everything that the Holy Spirit says will be proved over and over in the Bible. Test it, prove it. You will always find that what the Holy Spirit says is true.

And keep it up. Friendships have to be nurtured. Being a friend of God requires nurturing. Whenever you have a still moment, talk to Him. Some people wake up early in the morning and talk to Him. Some talk in the shower. Some at night while nodding off. Whenever you find the still time, talk to Him. The benefits are glorious blessings and revelations. And remember, the more you cultivate it, the easier it gets. Soon, I’m convinced; you can talk to Him even during a busy, noisy time. How marvelous to know that we can talk to Him face to face!