The rise and fall of Chad

Hey everyone,

I am asking for prayer today. I’m having trouble with being consistent in my relationship with God. I’ve noticed a pattern of, I’ll be doing well and seeking God, then I’ll get back to not really seeking him or just kinda doing my own thing for a while. Recently I had the best time and run I feel I’ve had in doing what God has told me to do. I’ve missed it sometimes during this time, but God had been ministering to me a lot about his love recently which has helped me not stay down & beat myself up, but keep going, knowing that God still loves me the same.

Recently, God told me no about something I had gotten my hopes up for and it hurt a bit. I have had some trouble dealing with it, sometimes acting/thinking childish toward God because of it. Since then, I’ve had some ups, but mostly downs. Not really pursuant of God, feeling fake, all that stuff :/

If you would pray for me, that would be most appreciated. I know God is still good no matter what, and He’s gotten me through a lot of tough times. This one is just different for some reason for me 🤦‍♂️

This is a common experience for Christians. Some things are more precious to us than others, so much so that they are a hindrance. God eventually puts His finger on those things and says they have to go. The rich young ruler was one example. The believing Jews in John 6 is another example.

When we, like Peter, know deep down that only Jesus has the words of eternal life, it is a great revelation. When nothing in this life is more important than God's will, that is also a wonderful place to be. Practically, it means that God can trust us not to turn His blessings into idols.

Too many Christians are more interested in gifts than they are in the Giver. This is a sign of immaturity. Children grow out of the hyped up expectations about Christmas. We should also be willing to serve God whether we are getting our desires met or not. Abraham learned this. He'd had time to enjoy the son that God promised, only to be asked to hand him back to God. Abraham demonstrated complete trust in the Lord. No wonder he was the founder of the nation of Israel.

Every time we refuse to be disillusioned or dissatisfied with God's will, we get stronger. Whenever we complain or sulk, we get weaker. We will have many opportunities to choose one way or the other. The ultimate example, of course, is Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Sometimes we beg God to change His mind. But we also want His will. God's will is always better than we can imagine.

There's nothing better than hearing the truth 💗
Thank you @Gideon300

It may hurt but it also sets us free!