Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord;
his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers,
as the spring rains that water the earth. Hosea 6:3
To know Him — truly know Him — means He affects my moments. It means my view changes and my response softens when dinner is late, stuff spills, and kids need me. When I can’t touch peace as easy or my feelings flare, to know Him means I press into Him — the Source of peace. And then I change.
Three basic things have to happen in order for me to know Him. These aren’t the only things, but they are necessary for me to say I actively know God:
- I observe Him — I pause and glean from His Word. I watch Him through the pages of Scripture. I note how He moves and learn what He expects from me as His child. I observe Him.
- I reflect upon Him — I think about what I’ve observed. I meditate upon His ways and His words. I hold myself up to His Word and honestly evaluate my own heart. I linger, reflecting upon Him.
- I experience Him — It’s His day — His plan. So I commune with Him. I submit to Him. I believe Him to fill me full of His Spirit. Then I listen to His promptings and ask Him to strengthen me towards obedience.
I often get distracted. I stand in the middle of my kitchen with water boiling in the background, the table covered in craft project leftovers, and I react. I overreact. Yet He graciously whispers, “Know Me. Know Me.” So I stop, close my eyes, and think upon the God I observed that morning. I commune with Him. I know Him. And He changes me.
How do you personally know God? What do you do to know Him?
An absolutely beautiful post. Since I’m in the throes of young motherhood, I liken this to learning about my children and watching them grow. I observe, reflect and experience them (and need to do so intentionally!) to KNOW them. And so much more with God! Thank you for this beautiful post, Lara.
Thanks, Caroline. Intentionality is so key, both with my kids and this amazing God of ours. Thanks for that word. Blessings.
Thank you, Lara, for sharing! I was convicted and encourage by your post.
Love how to describe how knowing God will effect our “moments”: “To know Him — truly know Him — means He affects my moments. It means my view changes and my response softens when dinner is late, stuff spills, and kids need me. When I can’t touch peace as easy or my feelings flare, to know Him means I press into Him — the Source of peace. And then I change.”
Time is the way to get to know any one – your husband, kids, friends, extended family and that includes God. All relationships take time. So, I’ve got to invest wisely and often! :)
It does take time. Day after day, glory to glory. Keep pressing on, sweet sister.
Thank you for this…I need to print this one and reflect often…I long to truly “know” my heavenly Father better and better….and oh to have my moments affected…yes that is my prayer. Thank you for this wonderful insight.
Thanks, Amy. Blessings to you in your pursuit of our great God.