Tuesday, March 21, 2017

If God is there, how could I be alone?

I am writing this on behalf of a friend who has requested thoughts on this sermon via YouTube.
To be honest, these are the notes I compiled while listening to the sermon. I may have changed up the order of how it was said, but the concept is the same.


Successfully Single through GracefulLiving

If God is with me, then how could I be/feel alone?

Honestly, when we look around and see others consumed by their partners, flourishing in their families... sometimes, we just feel alone. It's better to be alone, than just fill a space/void because we feel alone. When we know we are special, specifically crafted by God for His will and purpose, we will wait for the suitable partner God has prepared for us. (Singles are special - He's making us a gift not only for our partners but for ourselves.) God knows who's suitable for us; suitableness allows for the relationship to satisfy you.

Adam was alone because he was the only one of his kind/type. This is why God created Eve. However, if we put the individual in front of God, He will cut us off. As it seems Adam did this with Eve, and in turn we are where we are today. (But this is another topic for another time.)

People who say "if you have God... you need nothing else" are not considering the whole truth; we need balance (according to the speaker). We are not to be so spiritual that we are not earthly good (1 Corinthians 7). But when something is not pleasing to God, we can't touch it... and sometimes God will step in and mess up our plans to get our where we need to be. He may derail your friendships so you will have future success; because you were wrong not to put God first (above that friend).

Let God's agape (goodwill, benevolence, willful delight) 
Rule able your eros (sexual yearning, love, or desire)

Faith is our only way to connect with God. Without faith it's impossible to please God, and to please God is to keep His commandments. God will not stimulate our senses - in a sensual sense. However, God puts around us audible beauty, visual beauty, He's even allows us to taste our food and experience pleasure in doing so.

Things to remember...
We must:

  • Trust that God is still working on us
  • God is making us into His best, for His best
  • Know our worth, value, and that God has made us special
  • Remember we are making it through by God's strength, wisdom and grace


Section from song:

Trust - Hillsong Young & Free

When it doesn't go my way 
I know that it is not the end
I'm trusting you have better plans
I haven't even dreamt of yet 
---
The only thing I know
Is God You're in control
In every little detail
You are close 
I'll never be alone
Here in the unknown
The power of Your Presence
Fills my soul 
---
Jesus I will trust You 
I will trust You 
I know You never fail
I will trust You

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