Who are you in Bed With?

There was a time when I would really seriously doubt if an individual had a relationship with God. One of the persons that I doubted having a relationship with God was me. I wrestled with being saved, sinning; asking for forgiveness and sinning again. It was like a cycle; I got so good at it, I could almost predict when I would sin. I couldn’t find consistency, especially when I was juggling the question, “Do I have a relationship with God or not?”  I was certain on one hand that I had a relationship with God because, I went to church, read my bible, prayed and even tithed; but on the other hand, I would smoke cigarettes, cuss, drink and tell an occasional lie to save my pride or hide.

The question, “Do I have a relationship with God?” was a rhetorical question because I did have a relationship with God; the type of relationship that I wanted with Him, but do I have the type of relationship that God wants with me? Let’s take a look at a few types of relationships:

The Booty Call Relationship: This type of relationship has no level of commitment; we might get together every once in a while, to gratify a physical need and it does not require real intimacy. We could go for weeks without seeing each other. Example: The only time you’re interested in God is when there’s trouble and you have a very important need. You’ve tried everything and everybody, last resort is God

The Play House Relationship: Now this relationship looks legit because both parties live together but make no mistake about it; if things go south, I’m OUT. I want the benefits of marriage but don’t want the commitment that comes with marriage. Example: I want prosperity, blessings, peace, love and joy; but I don’t want to sacrifice the things I like, that are displeasing to God.

The Work Relationship: This type of relationship is tricky because, since you spend more time at work that you do at home, you begin to think what you do is who you are. Example: Since you attend church regularly, quote a different scripture each week, and help out with cleaning the church; you believe that because of what you do, you’re in good standing with God. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than going thru the drive thru at McDonalds make you a cheeseburger.

The Marriage Relationship: This type of relationship is far from perfect but you are in it for the long haul. You aim to please your spouse, you want to go home to your spouse; not because you have to go home but you want to go home. You’re not behaving to not get divorced, but you don’t want to break your spouse’s heart.

WHAT TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP DO YOU HAVE?