Of all the complex areas of our lives we have examined in our current series none are more complicated than our relationship with God. The complexities in our relationship with God go directly to the core of our being. Hang-ups about our own parents, especially our dads, present themselves quite readily. The distractions of the nuances of theology and the practice of Christianity are so great that we seldom get to the true heart of our faith. More books have been written about the inticracies of the Christian faith than about any other topic.
But when we think more closely about it, our faith is quite simple, or at least it should be. In the book "Simple Life" the authors ask a series of simple, yet defining questions regarding this central part of our life: Am I closer to God today than I was a year ago? Is prayer a regular part of my day? Do I read the Bible at least two or three times a week? Am I truly connected, in a meaningful way, to a local congregation? Do I talk freely with my family and others about my faith? Do I love others? These questions get to the heart of our faith.
We have a desire that God be first in our lives, but the reality for most Christians is that God isn’t first in our lives. This Sunday at OKC First Church we will be examining our complex relationship with God, how we can simplify that relationship, and some practical steps we can take during this upcoming holiday season to ensure God remains our top priority in our lives. I look forward to seeing each of you in worship at OKC First Church this Sunday!
Pastor Lesly
