willing to pay the price?

As we wrap up the series on seeking God, wanted to share an analogy from my own life. I consider myself health conscious. I watch what I eat and like to exercise. However, over the years I have not been exercising consistently as it takes effort, time and discipline. So I find myself working out sporadically whenever I can. I love the way I feel after a good workout and that's one motivation why I continue, despite the infrequency. Unfortunately, sporadic work outs will not give me the result I want. In order to meet my fitness goals, I would need to be consistent and challenge myself to more difficult routines whenever I work out. It's the same with our relationship with God. As christians seeking God is vital, as it provides the spiritual food we need to be strong and successful handle the daily challenges we face. However, like my workout routine, we need to be consistent and take our times with him to newer heights in order to experience supernatural results in our lives. Our walkwith God involves a relationship, which will grow and develop when we go after him in prayer, worship and time spent in the word. This should result in our total surrender in gratitude, love and obedience. It's at this stage that God begins to change and use us in a new way. Seeking God takes desire, time, effort and persistence. But so do many things we want in life. What thing etc. in this life matters the most to you? Does achieving or accomplishing it involves a cost on your part? (time, dedication etc.). What are your goals for school? If it involves doing well academically, it is going to cost you in study time away from friends, TV etc. What are your goals for your walk with God? Are you willing to pay the cost to develop a relationship that matters in eternity? We spend so much time and effort going after the things that are temporal, and yield immediate results. But little time going after the relationship that will change our present life and shape our destiny. As Rick Warren notes in the book The Purpose Driven Life, the way we see our lives shape our lives. Going after God continuously will not be a desire unless our views and purpose for life aligns with his. Unless we develop a relationship with him. Developments usually happen over time, so if you have a desire to seek God, push through the apathy, laziness and inconsistency. Take the stand to put him first, get back on track whenever you miss the mark. Press through despite the internal and external opposition and go after him. Trust meet he will meet you. Have a great day!!
Ms. Gayann