God's presence

How can we achieve a true relationship with God? It is very clear in the Bible that our Heavenly Father longs for that relationship, but humans do not tend to give Him priority. Often when we talk about God or invite people to church they respond that they barely have enough time to work and take care of family responsibilities.

Is it necessary to go to church to know, worship God, and experience his presence? Although many think so, it certainly is not. God does not dwell in buildings built by human hands, even though they are beautiful and dedicated to religious activities. These buildings sometimes provide a certain atmosphere that makes us feel different and close to God or surrounded by a tranquility that does not exist in other places. Recently, in a Cuban soap opera, one of the characters, an elderly woman, confessed to a friend that she went to church because there was a lot of peace there. And that peace that he found in the church helped him face the problems in his life.

Some people go to churches because that is how they were taught from a young age and they already have the habit. Some do it because they like the fellowship they find there. Others like the music and the activities that take place there. True believers will learn more about their faith and worship God in the company of others who believe the same. But what I want to make clear is that having a true relationship with God is something deeper and more meaningful than just going to a place - even a lavish temple that inspires reverence and provides peace - and meeting with various people. .

Like any other relationship, to know God it is necessary to approach him, seek him and request his attention for our lives. Does God Receive Everyone Who Seeks Him? There's no doubt in it! Only that the way to find the true God is well defined in the Bible, "Because there is only one God, and only one mediator between God and men, Jesus Christ."

Any man or woman who needs to find God can reach him through Jesus Christ, who died on a cross for the sins of all mankind. Yes, for everyone's sins, including yours and mine. Thanks to Jesus' sacrifice we can find God's forgiveness and have a personal relationship with Him. That means we can converse with Him, experience His forgiveness and presence, feel His comfort and companionship even in our own home or wherever we are. any moment.

Of course it is great to go to church and worship with other people! But to experience the blessing of God's presence, you don't have to go anywhere. It is enough to seek him in prayer wherever we are.

God bless you!