“God is NOT a terrorist”
It is safe to say that God is the opposite of a terrorist. God is an unconditional and respectful lover who loves and accepts us exactly as we are. “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 While growing up as children, we learn from various older authority figures and adults what earthly higher powers are like. Depending on some of the shortcomings of these earthly higher powers we may have picked up false notions about God and about our relationship with God or a true higher power. God cares about us deeply and intimately. God does not stir up fear, does not coerce, force, treat us like robots or slaves. God, who is synonymous with Love, is patient, kind, does not envy, is not easily angered, is not arrogant, boastful or rude, does not keep track of wrongs, either our own or others, does not insist on it’s own way. God does not control us. God loves and accepts us exactly the way we are. God wants to help us as much as we desire. God does not delight in evil. God believes all things, hopes all things. God’s unconditional love never ends and is never exhausted. God is understanding, there to provide us wisdom, knowledge, counsel, courage. God desires a personal intimate relationship and friendship with us. God desires us to have the awe and wonder of a child who is being led on an adventure. God is filled with the following attributes that he desires to increase in us such as joy, peace, mercy, forgiveness, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faith, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
Dear God,
Help me experience your tenderness, kindness, patience, love, goodness and friendship. Reveal yourself to me. Help me cultivate a partnership and relationship with you that is experiential and authentic.