Relationship

Between yesterday and today we've read Psalm 3-6.  The one thing I've taken from these is that David felt a close and personal relationship with God.  Just looking at the themes for these four chapters shows it...

• Chapter 3 "Confidently trusting God for protection and peace." 
• Chapter 4 "Rejoicing in God's protection and peace.  We can place our confidence in God because he will listen when we call on him." 
• Chapter 5 "The lies of enemies.  God is able to defend us from lies spoken against us." 
• Chapter 6 "Deliverance in trouble.  God is able to rescue us."

David's words in these chapters tells us that when everything goes wrong, God is still there for us (3:1-3).  That God listens to our prayers, He hears us and answers (according to His will) (4:3).  That David sees the importance of regular communication in his relationship with God (5:1-3)...and that David seeks God's mercy and forgiveness for his sin (6:1-3). 

Looking at the relationships we have with people around us, do you stay connected to people you don't communicate with?   Can you trust someone you don't truly know, or rely on someone who always holds a grudge?  A growing relationship with God involves trust, confidence in Him, and an awareness of our need for forgiveness.  Making time for regular communication with God every day is the key to relationship.