People (quietly) often ask (but rarely directly) how I see GOD. My question is how is it that you don't see GOD? And why are you whispering? Why is it so hard to ask me or anyone who has that question? And why is it that if you don't see GOD that those who do must be crazy? They are not crazy nor am I. We are grateful.
The truth is some people DO see GOD. And GOD has always been available to everyone who seeks the true and living GOD, the LORD, Adonai, EMET or YHVH.
When GOD sought Adam in the Garden of Eden, the question was asked, "Where are you?" Genesis 3:8 The man (Adam responded by saying that he heard the sound of YOU (GOD) and was afraid. I was naked so I hid." Genesis 3:10
Was GOD present? Yes. Was Adam lost? Perhaps.
Why was the man (Adam) afraid? Because his thoughts (mindset) was out of alignment with the truth, the true (EMET) and living GOD. He was afraid in the way that a child is in the middle of doing something wrong and hears the voice of his mother or father and becomes immediately aware that the action is wrong or misaligned with the truth of what he or she was taught or knows to be true. Nothing has changed.
Mot people (even good people) often do what they want or to the extent they desire. Most people do what is convenient for them.
Let's be clear. You do have free will. However there is a right way of doing things and a wrong way.
GOD has simply given us the free will to come to the end of ourselves to realize (beyond a shadow of a doubt) that certain habits. thoughts, or beliefs are not true and even fruitless. Some habits and thoughts are so popular that the masses follow it and do it regularly, but the end speaks for itself.
So why do some people SEE GOD and others do not? I can not say for sure. The proverbial expression, "He who walks with wise men becomes wise." Proverbs 13:20 comes to mind. You associations matter.
For the most part, I walk alone. I had to shed some friends. But I still love them all as I do all people.
GOD does not speak to you while you are in bad company (literally and figuratively). "Walk humbly with your GOD." Micah 6:8 That includes being humble around others especially as you become more successful and/or prosperous. You must make that choice for yourself. But daily Torah reading facilitates that type of behavior.
Got healed, rich, beautiful, wise, great etc? GOD did it! You are just the vessel to receive the blessing.
Most people do not tend to the "garden of their minds" as well as they should. Dressing your soul humbly is just as (if not more) important than what you wear outside.
We all know people who are not as they seem to be. They dress rich but are dirt poor or they dress humbly but have billions of dollars in the bank.
GOD cares about your soul first and foremost. It is through your soul that GOD corrects everything else in your life. When you are SUPER honest with GOD and repent quickly and sincerely when you think, speak or act in an unjust, or disrespectful way, GOD hears and listens.
Approaching GOD in your heart with deep apologies is not just for high holidays like Yom Kippur, but every day and any day. The sooner you address the situation in your heart the better. Repent and uproot the negative thought or desire before it takes root and becomes a dreadful habit.
Like any discerning Friend, GOD takes time to get to know us. And GOD waits however long it takes to discover our character. It is we ourselves who must come to the end of a bad decision and ask GOD for help. GOD will not intervene unless we ask for help. GOD wants to help, guide, inspire, heal, bless us. However, we must make the first move.
What is important to GOD? You are.
How do we get to know GOD? We get to know GOD by reading the Torah (Tanakh, Old Testament Bible) daily.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans for good and not for evil - plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Reading the Old Testament Bible daily is getting to know GOD (in the Spirit first). Once the relationship is firmly established, GOD appears. GOD's timing is not our timing. But GOD will come down from the throne, "into the field" garbed in human flesh and see you in person.
Does GOD have feelings? Yes.
It hurts GOD when we don't show up regularly for a daily divine meeting via prayer, praise and reading the Bible. It's a divine meeting. GOD is a giver. GOD wants to answer your prayer and praise more than your desire to have it. But it must be done with right intent/motives.
I sometimes (not very often) oversleep or watch or listen to something or someone that is not pleasing to GOD. I have to purge, repent and restore my relationship. Like any dear Love, GOD will appear again in some way when my heart is sincerely restored (aligned) to GOD.
It's just wise to repent daily. We all do, see, think or say things that may not be pleasing to GOD or our fellow person, neighbor, or family member. GOD's heart is tender. However, GOD is very strong.
Don't take GOD for granted. Don't be that kind of friend that only shows up when you need something.
I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances. Ezekiel 36:27
Check in with your heart daily. Take time to review your day each night before you go to bed.
Thank GOD aloud or in your heart for every good thing you experienced that day. It's good to give thanks for waking up each morning too.
Ask GOD for help for whatever issues you are working on. Don't tell GOD to change someone else. GOD will always see what's going on with you first.
We can not change others. We can only inspire others to better actions by improving ourselves.
Have a great day. Treat everyone kindly. You never know when GOD will show up in disguise for you.
Shalom. Shalom.
LeTicia
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Then His people remembered the days of old, of Moses.
Where is He who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of His flock?
Where is He who put His Holy Spirit in the midst of them,
Isaiah 63:11
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