We often think about how we should pursue a relationship with God, but He's pursuing us as well. God is pursuing our hearts. In today's episode, I chat with April Metzler, author of Oh My God, My Heart about The Church & Our Hearts.
April D. Metzler is a Christian author and songwriter. She lives in the countryside of rural Oklahoma with her husband, Joseph, and daughter, Shelby. Her aspirations include many things, but the one she pursues often is writing, whether it be through songwriting, her new book, blogging, poetry, devotionals, or the like. Her aspirations began at a very young age. She has fostered the flame that burns to write for many years and desires to give honor to God through this gift of ministry He placed in her heart.
April is active in church and volunteers whenever she can. Her primary focus has been in youth and music ministries, but she always enjoys helping with any community outreach opportunities. She loves the Lord and has a heart for intercession, as well. She petitions in prayer for those in need of comfort, those who struggle, for those that do not have anyone to pray for them, and whatever/whoever else God places on her heart to intercede for. She will be the first to tell you, “You are loved by God,” when the rest of the world says you are not. April draws from her walk with God to write no matter the platform. She loves Him with all her heart – “even though I stumble, even if I fall, my God is with me wherever I go and He loves me... even in spite of me before I even knew Him! I love because He first loved me.”
Interview Highlights
* April explains what it means for God to pursue your heart.
* “He loves us so much, but we don’t even know how to love until we get introduced to Him.” – April Metzler
* April shares her connection with the character in her book.
* “It’s just an iron sharpens iron demonstration in this character.” – April Metzler
* April shares a moment in her life when God was pursuing her, but He seemed so far away.
* “God doesn’t mess up ever. You can always trust Him.” – April Metzler
* April shares tips to help us trust God.
* “Trust Him with something little.” – April Metzler
* April shares her writing process.
* “My writing process is. as much as I can, invest time into Him, and then let Him lead and see what happens.” – April Metzler
Relevant Links & Resources
* Follow April on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
* Connect with her writing platform New Dawn Horizon.
* Learn more about her book and music at Oh My God, My Heart, and April Metzler.com.
* Stream her music at Reverbnation and Soundcloud.
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Take care, be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!
