Connect.

Story by Wade B. Mumm, PhD.

Author's Note:  Much is influencing us these days; our culture, our government, friends, family, but, what about the influence of God on our lives?  Shouldn't He be influencing everything?  Even the most mundane activities should be under His influence.  So, my question for you is R U Influenced?  Please consider my thoughts on His influence for this month...

Think back, way back for some of us, to high school when you crushed on that special guy or girl.  Do you remember how you would position yourself to “accidentally” meet that young man or young lady? 

Guys would actually take a shower (with soap) and be at school one hour early just because they hoped run into her as she arrived early for cheerleading practice.  As she slipped past him, he would make sure that he offered a very nonchalant and very cool “heeeey.”  Parents thought you were motivated by good grades, but, in reality, you were just motivated by hormones.  Or, a couple weeks before homecoming, Girls would “accidentally” bump into the varsity quarterback just to get his notice.

We put much effort into “connecting” with people and particularly first loves…but, have you put that much effort into connecting with God?  God longs to have a connection with you.  Have you positioned yourself to give yourself you best chance at connecting with Him?  Maybe it’s time you connect.  Find that quite place and connect.  Connect with Him through music.  Connect with Him through a book.  Connect with Him at church.  Connected with Him through nature.  How ever you choose, connect with God.

Here is the deal, in Scripture, God promises if we try to "draw near" (connect) to Him, He will "draw near" (connect) to us.  Go ahead...Connect!