More of Him

We went to revival tonight at our church. I was so happy to have went, the message was very good. It was about wanting more of God himself, not more of what he can give. The evangelist talked about grandkids being excited when he would come to visit because they always new that he would bring a surprise with him and they would want to carry his bags so that they could see the surprise. He also said that when he would come back from a trip, his wife would always be standing at the door when he pulling in the garage, just waiting for him to come home, and so excited to see him because she missed him. He said that he would be very sad if she was just happy to see him to see what he brought for her. He pointed out that our relationship with God is a bit like the first part of his story. We are running to God or waiting on our relationship with him and excited because of "what he can do for us", instead we should be wanting more of God and not so much of what he can give us. I thought about that, and I will admit I have ran to God and been there to see what he can give or do for us. He is wonderful and loves doing things for us, but he wants that relationship with him to be what we crave, not what we can get. The preacher also talked about loving God so much that you just know that God will provide what we need just when we need it. That really spoke to my heart. I have been worrying lately about different things and how different things will turn out, but I have learned that God will take care of things and already know what I need before I need it. God wants us to love him so much that we just know he will take care of us. That is not to say that we won't go through hard times, that just means that God will carry us and provide what we need, even if that is just strength to get through the situation. God has always gotten me through my situations and has provided what I need, and I am confident in know that God will continue. I want more of Him, as the preacher said, not "more of what is in God's suitcase."