Intimacy with God....

@pumeza (56)
South Africa
December 15, 2009 11:11am CST
How lovely that sounds yet so difficult to achieve. Being intimate with God to me means letting go of control and be under God's control, Love and show love always even when totally annoyed, give till it hurts, trust in spite of fear, live life fully even when feeling depressed, see the light in the darkness, having an attitude of gratitude, remain humble. God made us in His likeness, intimacy with HIM makes us remain in HIS likeness. There's absolute power in that intimacy, it is then that we are able let go of all worldly materials. How intimate are you with GOD?
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
16 Dec 09
God and Intimacy - It is only when we have full trust in Him that we can be intimate too
If you think a talk like this is being intimate with God, then I am intimate "What was the idea in making me go through that ghastly accident and you being there through thick and then to see that everything went well for me in the hospital and the doctor saying that it is unbelievable that such a serious accident could see me through without hassles. You like being there showing your power and how else would you show it if everything went smoothly for us. That is why you send us troubles and get us out of it and you do it to only those who have trust in you. Right? Next time can you atleast give me a hint when you have plans to upset my apple cart?" This is how I talk to God.
@allknowing (130067)
• India
16 Dec 09
Thanks for the BR tag
@bhawanee (174)
• India
16 Dec 09
Dear pumeza, i want to repeat the words of Sri. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa from India. When Swamy Vivekananda came to take his blessings he asked Ramakrishna like "Did you see god"? Then Ramakrishna replied " I See God as I See You". Remember one thing in life even if you don't have intimacy with god but he has always intimacy with every one of us. Thank you
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
16 Dec 09
To be honest Pumeza I wonder about myself at times because at times the emotional part of me feel asif GOd is not hearing me and the spirit man encourages and says you worry too much. I have been chosen as Director and yet when I make the suggestion for a certain thing the PResident is saying that it does not clikc with her spirit although I know for sure that I got this from GOd. I got so discouraged becasue I felt as if I was not being given the chance to prove myself before my ideas and plans are shot down. I began to think of resigning but one of my young people encouraged me not to and knowing that I am serving GOd in this manner made me change my mind. I still feel uncomfortable aboutit but i do so want to give GOd my all, my time my everything and I guess this is one trial I have to face to see if I meant all that I promised him. Well all I did was ask the exc body to vote on it and wait for the outcome. Sometimes I am near and another time I am far but I really so want to live for Him in spirit and in truth. I tell God everything and know that He hears so I am leaving this matter in his had. I know what he said! I beleive it! I trust Him to come out on top!
@ruchimom (280)
• Australia
16 Dec 09
Hi i think I am quite intimate with God Although,I am not a regular church goer but I do feel that I have a relationship with God.I feel that I can converse with him and he is looking over us This was always like that ever since I was a child but now that I am a mom it has grown with time
• Sweden
15 Dec 09
He knows everything about me and always he is my constant partner in this journey of life that im in to. I took to HIM a lot. I told him my thoughts, my happiness, my fears and my doubts. I call him GOD! I am a Catholic by religion but i do believe that whatever names we call to HIM... thereĀ“s is really a higher being that is greater to us humans that somewhat is the sources of everything!
• India
15 Dec 09
I am a true Christian and I feel my relationship with god is a good one! I am sometimes away from what is right but I try to get back on track! Its just a matter of time when we will all become old! Then we will want to remember God and his wonders! but I feel if later why not now? Praise God and give Him glory and honor!
@savypat (20216)
• United States
15 Dec 09
We are the only ones that create the difficulty, God is in you as he is in all things, your ego is the problem. God is the great I AM and all other reality is nothing but smoke created by us. To see and feel God you have to do nothing more than tune your minds toward him. Then all will become clear. There are a great many distractions in today's world this is why quite and meditation, prayer or other mind exercises that center you are so valuable. Blessings
• Philippines
15 Dec 09
I tell Him everything. I pray before I start my day and before I go to sleep. I talk to Him while I do my chores. I give thanks and always ask for His guidance. I feel quite secure doing so. There are times when praying becomes difficult but by the grace of God, I am able to come back to Him. I also undergo low times and again, by His grace, I am able to overcome. Just these past days, I've been having lots of disappointments. My recourse is to go to church and pray. I'm feeling good now and envigorated with much hope for a bright outcome of all the problems I've had.