Does Curiosity kill Connection?!

Heyyyyyy beautiful people and others ! How are y'all doing ?! Hopefully, you're doing amazing. 😄 I've had a pretty pretty good day if I do say so myself. Hopefully, you can say the same.

I've been dealing with this battle trying to break this “desire” off of me. And for some reason the more I try, the more I seem to dive further into it. Reflecting…… Reflection has me realizing that this desire has been something fueled by curiosity. Which the word tells us to not be curious in unnecessary matters (Ecc 3:23).

I can admit that what I've been into is absolutely unnecessary. Considering that God tells us to come to him for what we need (Matt 7:7). Simply put the “curiosity” I have could be easily quenched by going to God. Not seeking solutions or answers outside of him. When I reflect on this battle of mine. It makes me think of Solomon.

Solomon had everything anyone typically desires or wants. Yet, his relationship with his many foreign wives influenced him to worship other Gods (1 Kings 11). Shifting his connection with the true source. There are many of us like Solomon who get caught up in the “noise” around us (I know I'm one 🙋🏿‍♀️). We get so deep into trying to figure out “What's going on?!” that we get a little too deep into things that kill our connection from source. From God.

Only when we take a moment to be still do we obtain clarity or steps to course correct.

Oftentimes we pray and ask God to show up for us and when he does we sometimes miss his answer because he typically doesn't show up how we want him to. Yet, he always shows up in ways that push us into his next best position for us. When God shifts us it's not always comfortable. Oftentimes, it requires stretching. And of course as we age our bodies don't always stretch with ease as they once did. (Unless you've been staying pretty active 😄.)

God's love for us makes him want to keep us close to him. When we choose to wander off and do our own thing it can sometimes put a strain on the connection we have with him. Thankfully, one of the things we can celebrate 🥳 about God's love is that it comes with grace. We just have to be mindful that we don't take it for granted.

What are your thoughts?! Do you think curiosity kills connection?! Let me know in the comments below.

Love ya, later!!

Shya 💚

Interconnected

Hello Beautiful people and others. I pray all has been well in your lives. I want to dive in and share something I’ve found pretty dope.

Earlier today I was sitting doing my hair and the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist dropped in my spirit. As I was sitting viewing the image of this special event in time. The holy spirit began to highlight to me the heart and humility of being chosen. When I sat and listened to God talk to me about how John the Baptist was chosen to baptize Christ. Yes, John had performed other baptisms, but not everyone gets to baptize Jesus Christ.

See, anytime I think of John the Baptist, I always immediately see him sitting in the wilderness minding his business. I love what his life and walk illustrates. His life is the true image of not having a care in the world about outside opinions and perspectives simply because he was so tapped into his relationship with Christ. John spent much of his ministry in the wilderness; by himself. He would eventually have those he was called to help meet him where he was, in the wilderness. He did not look like society would expect a person to carry themselves and he had not a care to do so. (Mark 1:4-7)

As God continued to talk to me, he highlighted how people today struggle to have the same humility John did. So many of the current church leaders would have chose to profit off of their fame of baptizing Jesus Christ. Would’ve established a world renown course and updated their social media to ensure they have the “certifications” broadcast to their audience. Yet, John hesitated when first asked to baptize Jesus and reverenced him, stating that Jesus should be baptizing him (Matt 3:14). He didn’t see himself as worthy. But Jesus did.

Isn’t it amazing the things God calls us to he has already qualified us to do?

As God continued to talk to me about the heart and humility of being chosen, he highlighted the relationship of Jesus and Elijah. He took me back to the time when Elijah was overwhelmed with the work God had called him to do; God gave him rest in the wilderness while sending an angel to nourish him with bread and water (1 King 19: 3-7). Once Elijah had rested and been nourished, he was strengthened enough to head on his journey. In this recollection God was showing me his heart for those he chooses. God loved Elijah just as he loves us. Despite our hesitations and fears God provides us with enough grace and mercy to pull thru.

God further highlighted the connection between these very two different moments. There is no John without Elijah. (Matt 17: 12-13; Luke 1:17) There is no Elijah without Christ Jesus. All have a very special and unique connection. The thing that stood out about all individuals involved the heart of their mission.

There are many of us called, but indeed a few are chosen. So many of us want to do great things and be great in the sight of man without meeting the requirements of what it means to be great in the sight of God. In the sight of Jesus Christ. To obtain that honor it requires a heart check. Could you imagine being loved by Christ so much that every time he returns for his people, he sends the same person to clear his path? Being chosen is tough work as we see with the lives of the individuals discussed in this blog. However, the beauty of being chosen is found in the heart of the individuals. Jesus loves us.

Chose to love yourself today by establishing a relationship with Jesus Christ. Come home before it’s too late. He wants to love on you.

Love ya later.