Reach2Dream

May 3, 2010


How to love God More Pt. 3 by Dr. Jim Wilbur, Executive Chaplain

As we finish up this subject about loving God more, I believe that the most important element in this conversation is a person’s view of God. I have spent a great deal of my ministry examining this very subject. I have come to the conclusion that the way that a person sees God and relates to Him will determine how close they grow in their relationship with God.

If you view God as a harsh and critical judge of mankind who is quick to punish and slow to forgive, then you need an upgrade on your understanding of your Perfect Heavenly Father. Our beliefs are formed as we experience life and all that comes with that either good or bad. How I see life experiences, relationships, and God are filtered through hurt, disappointment, and anger that I have experienced as part of my reality. As a result I see God as distant, angry, and critical of me as I journey through life.

The Bible points us to a greater reality than just our experience and shows us a Perfect Heavenly Father who will never leave you or forsake you. Regardless of your behavior or what you do right or wrong His love for you will never change. As your view of God begins to change and you began to discover that living a life choosing to honor God and grow in relationship with Him allows you to live in true freedom.

Freedom is a state of being where nothing stops me from being what I could and what I should be. This has very little to do with your external (outside) condition, but has everything to do with your internal condition.

One way that I have found that helps with my understanding of God as my Perfect Heavenly Father is by reading the book of John. Actually chapters 14-17 are a great place to start.

Please know that the chaplains and volunteers are here to help you navigate through your time here at LCCF, more important than that is the fact that your Perfect Heavenly Father is with you 24/7 and 365. He loves you and believes in you!