Do You Experience God
Below is a MRR and PLR article in category Self Improvement -> subcategory Spirituality.
Experiencing God: A Journey from Emptiness to Fulfillment
Summary
Connor, a man in his late 40s, appears to have everything?"success, a loving family, and a beautiful home. However, he lacks vibrancy and fulfillment. In contrast, his wife Brianna radiates joy and vitality. What sets them apart is Brianna’s strong spiritual connection, something Connor has yet to find.
Keywords: God, religion, Christ, spirituality, self-improvement, faith
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Connor, in his late 40s, seems to have all the trappings of a fulfilled life: a thriving business, a caring wife, two wonderful children, and a beautiful home. Yet, his demeanor is far from happy; he exudes an emptiness, a lack of inner vibrancy.
His wife, Brianna, also enjoys the comforts of a happy family, financial stability, and a rewarding career. Unlike Connor, she radiates vitality, friendliness, and joy. What makes these two people, with seemingly similar lives, so different in spirit?
The difference lies in their spiritual connection. Brianna enjoys a profound relationship with God, while Connor lacks this spiritual depth.
In my years as a counselor, I’ve learned to discern the contrast between those who experience God and those who don’t. It’s a difference akin to the contrast between fullness and emptiness, as seen in Connor and Brianna.
Connor earnestly desires to experience God. He envies Brianna's inner peace and doesn’t want to end up like his parents, who live without passion or purpose. Yet, he struggles to make this connection. The root of his struggle is his priority: maintaining control over his finances, business, public image, and family is more important to him than being a loving person.
Although Connor yearns to be loving?"and feels wonderful when he manages it?"he finds it fleeting. His fear of losing control overshadows his desire for love. The fear that being too open will harm his business, cost him friends, or make him vulnerable keeps him chained to protective behaviors rather than opening his heart.
Brimming with love, Brianna often finds herself lonely in her marriage. Connor’s fear of vulnerability prevents him from truly sharing love with her. The love he longs for is drowned out by the emptiness he attempts to fill with distractions like food and TV.
Connor often claims he doesn’t know how to experience God. Yet, it’s not about the method but the intention. When his true desire is to love rather than control, God’s presence will naturally be felt. Intent is our choice?"our guide in living, being, and behaving. Through a genuine intention to love, we open our hearts and experience God.
For those feeling empty, consider whether the need to control outweighs the desire to love. Recognize this pattern in others as well.
Opening to love doesn’t mean exposing ourselves to harm. In fact, experiencing God grants us the wisdom to discern what serves our highest good. Rather than relying on our wounded ego, we find safety and fulfillment in God’s love. By choosing to learn and love, we nourish our souls and achieve the peace we’ve always sought.
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