I'm sorry, Dentist.

I used to have a dental problem back in high school. I went to the dentist, and he gave me a couple of medications and instructed that I use salt and warm water solution to rinse my mouth everyday for a week at least 6 times.  

The pain was much and I realized that after using the solution, I felt some relief.  So, I used this solution quite often, perhaps even more than 6 times. The pain reduced till it finally seized on the third day,  so I ignored the doctor's advice of using the solution for a week.

The pain returned sometime before my convocation ceremony. Of course, I went to the dentist again.  After medications, he recommended that I use the salt and warm water solution again. In pain, I used it religiously for 3 days,  but on the fourth day, I stopped since I had relief.

Before going to bed some days after,  I was brushing my teeth and the Holy Spirit said to me ‘You this girl,  you've stopped using the solution again’. Honestly,  I laughed, for one, He was talking to me in a way that made him seem Nigerian,  like me. I could feel him shake his head at me that minute. Secondly, He was right. I had stopped again.  

He put in my mind that that is how lots of people behave. He said they run to him when they are in trouble and soon after their quick fix, they forget all about Him and go back to their sinful ways.

Now God loves you, and He is merciful, so He probably would still grant you all that you ask of Him, but, how do you feel when your friend calls you only when they need something?  They never check on you or help you when you are in need but come to you for favours all the time; how do you feel about that? Not cool, right?

Well it's not cool that you ignore God, that you never spend time in His presence,  that you hardly pray, read your bible and you neglect the fellowship of the brethren (church) . He isn't happy when He sees you living in sin and not paying attention to Him. The bible records in Genesis 3:8-9 that God came down to the garden and called out to Adam. This proves that He wants to spend time with his creation, you and I.  Revelation 3:20 says “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and dine with him, and he with me.”

God wants to be more than a problem solver to you, He wants to be your friend.  Imagine how much more swift you are in helping when a friend that treats you well asks for help.  Now imagine being friends with the controller of the universe, that has the ability to do all you can imagine.

Give God room in your life today.  Accept Jesus as your Lord and Personal Saviour. It's the best decision you can ever make.

If you want to allow God in now,  say this:
‘Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Saviour. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Get a bible, learn more about God and attend a bible believing church. Feel free to comment or send me an email if you want. yimikadeniyi@gmail.com

God bless you.

Sending love and light your way -Yimika Adeniyi.