Recently I have noticed a trend in the conversations that I have had. No matter what personal experience I speak about, in response someone will inevitably speak about their similar experience. Sometimes this information is shared to help me consider options in ways to process my experience. However, most of the time it feels like the other person is merely saying, “I can top that”, as if to say their experience is so much more significant than mine.
I think that we sometimes approach God in the same way. When we pray, we sometimes demand God’s attention and speedy response. Almighty God cannot be approached in such a manner. We must humbly come to Him, acknowledging that He is worthy of honor, and call upon Him in reverence. Then we must meekly listen to His Word and genuinely submit to His instructions.
Malachi 2:2 says, “If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings.” God gives strong warnings to anyone who will not listen to Him and does not honor Him by doing what He says. We lose many blessings when we insist on our ways over His.
Reluctant Retiree 