God OR A Golden Calf

[jeffyhasspasms]

So I was reading today in Exodus again, because that's where I am in my read through the bible, and I read the story of the golden calf again. It always seemed weird to me, but now that I have this relationship with God, I can't even begin to imagine what would make them do something like that. I mean, are you serious?! God lead you out of Egypt!

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[the_squid_kid]

I had somewhat of a mini idol revelation a few weeks ago. The Christian group I'm in here at GVSU had a woman come in and speak on singleness and she pointed out that people can make an idol out of relationships. That hit me really hard because I realized that I had been making an idol out of the idea of being in a relationship, marriage, and motherhood. Even though I know I am called to do those things and I know they will happen when the time is right, I created an idol out of them, basically just obsessing over the idea of them. Not a good thing.
Sorry for babbling, just thought I'd share. ^_^

[jeffyhasspasms]

I kind of know what you're talking about. After I broke up with Kel it was like, all I wanted was to be in another relationship, even after I really got back into the church and reestablished my relationship with God, it's like that kind of drove me. I wouldn't wait on God, I wouldn't learn what he wanted to teach me. Thankfully I'm not there anymore, I'm to the point that I'm content where I am and I'm just earnestly seeking after God. The cool thing is I have met a girl, she's amazing, but God's working in her life right now too, and God's made me so understanding of that, I don't even want to push anything. I just want her to grow in her relationship and understanding of God, which is what I'm trying to do. Maybe later, if it's God's will and God's time, and the fact that I can say that takes me totally by surprise, God is such a lifechanger.

[the_squid_kid]

I realize that I'm about a month late in replying, but oh well...

Isn't it amazing to be content right where you are at and only desire to grow closer to God? I finally started feeling like that at the beginning of this semester, and even though I've slipped a few times, I still feel that way. And I'm so proud of you for being content to wait for the girl you met to grow. (I know that proud is kind of a mom-ish "Oh sweetie, I'm so proud of you" thing to say, but you get what I mean.) I'm so happy for all the work God is doing in your life, right now. ^_^