Sneak Peek of Seeking God's Heart

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Today, we are pleased to share with you a sample chapter from Seeking God's Heart. Be inspired and edified by Boyd Bailey's exploration of intimacy with Christ through brokenness. Be sure to secure your copy in time for Father's Day delivery with the link below. When you make a generous contribution to RevelationMedia by Sunday, June 13th, we will send you a free copy of Seeking God's Heart in time for Father's day!  —The Team at RevelationMedia Intimacy Through Brokenness DEVOTIONAL SAMPLE: JUNE 8 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18   Intimacy with God goes hand in hand with your brokenness. Your desire for intimacy with your heavenly Father will be accompanied by brokenness, as it escorts you into intimacy with eternal God. It is your date with destiny. A broken and contrite heart delivers intimacy with the Almighty. Do not despise your broken condition. Rather, delight in its opportunity for intimacy. You long to know Jesus in the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering (Philippians 3:10). These prayers were not in vain. Your brokenness is answered prayer. The answer may not be exactly what you expected. You may have anticipated a smoother route, a paved road free of bumps or pot holes. But the path of personal and intimate relationship with Christ is not always easy. Your desire for intimacy with your heavenly Father will be accompanied by brokenness, as it escorts you into intimacy with eternal God. It is your date with destiny. Most of the time, intimacy requires difficulty. It is at this point of pressure and discomfort that some people disembark the train of intimacy. It is much easier to talk about an intimate relationship with Christ than it is to arrive at this point through brokenness. However, this is an exercise in convenience. It is like placing a "Do not disturb" sign on the door of our life, in place of the "Clean up my room" invitation. Brokenness is inviting God to come in and cleanse your life. He stands at the door of our heart and knocks (Revelation 3:20). When you invite Christ into your broken lives, He comes in. Intimacy is then unleashed on His terms, not yours. It is only when you surrender in total desperation and total dependency on God that you experience authentic intimacy.   GET A FREE COPY OF SEEKING GOD'S HEART WITH A DONATION Intimacy with God through brokenness is not unlike what you experience in relationships with people. Hardships and brokenness are meant to grow you closer to other people. A crisis will either drive you further away from someone or closer together. God's best for you is to make you relationally stronger with one another during a season of brokenness. But brokenness is not a one-time phenomenon. It is an ongoing part of the committed Christian's life. It's not as if you swallow this hard pill one time and are then set for a lifetime of intimacy with God. Once God has marked you with brokenness, then you are positioned for Him to build on this firm foundation. He will still use mini brokenness throughout your life. These regular occurrences are bricks of brokenness connected together by the cement of his grace. Over time, a life of brokenness becomes a stalwart structure of sanctification designed by God. Your brokenness is meant for your betterment. Indeed, you are much the better when you experience a defining moment of brokenness. It deserves your embrace, rather than your rejection. If you fight brokenness, you delay God's best. You circumvent intimacy with Christ if you bypass brokenness. Focus your energies on changing yourself, not your circumstances. Christ will handle the circumstances while you adjust your attitude. A life of brokenness is an invitation to intimacy. His closeness and salvation are worth this time of brokenness. Once God has marked you with brokenness, then you are positioned for Him to build on this firm foundation. Don't buck brokenness. Instead, rely on Him and get to know Him at this deeper level of intimacy. You are much better broken because brokenness lead to intimacy with God. GET A FREE COPY OF SEEKING GOD'S HEART WITH A DONATION Support RevelationMedia Today and Receive Seeking God's Heart by Boyd Bailey   Whether for yourself, a family member, or a friend, this devotional will offer a daily opportunity to reconnect with the Lord and passionately pursue wisdom from Him.   Prayerfully consider making a donation to RevelationMedia today, and you will receive Seeking God's Heart. We are able to offer you this incredible opportunity with the gracious support of our friends at The Giving Company. 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