They say that love and hate are two sides of the same coin, but I think that the sides are self-pity and intimacy. You can't be in self-pity if you are intimate with God, and vice versa. Over and over I am shocked how easily my self-confidence can be shaken and how quickly I can feel sorry for myself! It doesn't take long to fall into that pit. I shudder to think what I would be like without a relationship with God, and a knowledge of His love for me! Hebrews 12:2 says: "Looking away from all that will distract to Jesus, Who is the Leader and Source of our faith and is also its finisher, bring it to maturity and perfection." Taking my eyes off myself, and even those around me!, and focusing on Jesus is the first step. It is so easy to become disappointed with others, when they are not my source of provision. Heck, I'm not an adequate provider for myself!
The second thing is to seek intimacy with God. He created us for fellowship with Him. I came upon this song today, and it tied it all together for me- such a great revelation and something I need to remind myself of daily!
Thankfulness and praise seem to be the biggest keys to intimacy, I've found. When I am thanking God I am focusing on Him. Those are the moments that He tends to reveal things to me. Of course a steady intake of the Word and meditation on it is important too. Intimacy is defined as: "1) the state of being intimate; 2) a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person (or group); 3) a close association with or detailed knowledge or deep understanding of a place, subject, time period, etc."
Another thing that has really helped me was a list of decrees that my mom emailed me. Not sure where it originated from, but it is powerful! Speaking God's word out is life changing. Here is one more thing that I find amazing, and everyone should watch/listen to at least twice!
Anyway, I hope this helps you. It is a lesson I have been learning for the last few weeks!
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