Enjoying Jesus :)

Today i learnt an incredibly valuable lesson.

There have been many times in my life that i'm so caught up in doing what i should. i should spend at least half hour reading the Word, i should pray for at least, at least 15mins -whacks self if i don't- it becomes a brow-knitting, eyes shut tight, forced concentration thing. then i peep at my clock in mid-prayer. ah yes! i've hit 15mins, i breathe a sigh of relief. yes. i've made it. met my minimum requirement.i should be safe now, hur. lululu!
strange how that 15mins felt like eternity...

does that happen to you too?
so what i want to ask you is.. have you forgotten what it's like to enjoy the Lord?

When we begin to enjoy our Lord..the process becomes a pleasure. Praying and worshipping becomes something we look forward to doing, because we enjoy it.
I can't wait to pray because it's no longer something someone forces me to do, but rather because it's the way i talk to the One i love who loves me even more! I enjoy talking to someone i love..and i love that that someone loves to talk with me too. It's this way with our Lord! He loves to talk to you! Do you know how happy you make Him?
Zephaniah 3:17
"He will take great delight in you,
he will quiet you with his love,
he will rejoice over you with singing."

amazing,huh?

so how exactly do you enjoy the Lord? i suppose it differs with individuals. perhaps some might choose to venture outdoors, spread your arms wide and twirl round and round, just breathing in His presence in His beautiful creation..enjoying Him through His creation. maybe some might just sit in the dark in their rooms..singing sweet love songs to Him. perhaps some may flop on their beds and have a conversation with the King..try asking Him something you would ask a friend, something random, something fun. just try. i know i did, and He did answer,haha!
i dont know how you would choose to enjoy the Lord, but i'm sure we all have different ways that are all so,so precious to Him :) it makes me smile knowing that the Lord enjoys my company too!

Psalm 16:11
"You have made known to me the path of life,
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

our God is one of eternal pleasures. Not the low-grade,cheap and vile "pleasures" the world offers, but authentic, sweet,satisfying pleasure, the way God created it. when we seek to enjoy Him and His wonderful presence, we will find pleasure in the King!

So would you take the time to enjoy the Lord today? Just you and Him time.
Forget the rules, forget the obligations, forget the pressures.
Just enjoy your Lord and His sweet,sweet presence.
It's a turning point.
No more religion.
Just the start of a beautiful relationship with your precious Jesus.
Enjoy the Lord.