Make Up

If you've ever been blessed to have a romantic love at any point in life, you know the extreme discomfort of needing to clear the air. You know how it feels to be silent or have someone not speak to you because there is an elephant in the room. You know the tension that mounts in your voice, or the defense you put up when the tension mounts in your partner's tone because you both know... there is beef! You know what it's like to be on the eminent cusp of a forthcoming blow-up. And you know how condescending and hurtful your words can be. You also know the sting of those words from the one you love. But then...

After you've both calmed down and agree to talk like grown-ups, you know the peace of reconciliation. You know the joy in your heart when you've given or received an apology, and forgiveness sets in. You know the bashful smiles, the batting lashes, and the "pleasure" of truly making up!

For some reason, after a big disagreement, my husband and I seem to be on top of the world. Once the air has been cleared, it's as if our marriage has been given new life. We are giddy and touchy-feely and just all out in love! Not even the rigors of work, the bussle of parenthood, or the looming pile of bills can keep us from the butterflies of a genuine make-up session. If you've been blessed to have ever been here before, YOU KNOW what I'm talking about! LOL!

Some of us have had our issues with God. We've been upset with Him for taking a loved one. We question why He hasn't blessed us with a promotion, a spouse, or some other aching desire. We wonder why it seems as though He keeps choosing US to go through the fire. We are not on good terms with Him. Because of that, there is tension between us and the Most High. Our prayers are short and heartless. Our quiet time is scarce and lacks focus. We hardly talk to Him about the issue. Instead, we call our mamas, siblings, or friends to tell them ALL about our struggle, when we what we really need is to so badly clear the air with God.

Someone reading this needs a make-up session with God. We all reach points in our spiritual growth where things are just out of whack, or we question whether God is really in our corner. Those are the times we must seek Him most diligently. Instead of giving God the silent treatment, we should be shouting at the top of our lungs for attention to our situation. Instead of ignoring God, we should try our best to annoy Him with fervent prayer and constant reminders about what is in our hearts. The Lord tells us to cast our cares on Him. To cast means to throw. So, if He's telling us to cast them, please believe He plans to catch them!

If you are in a space where you need to reconcile with God, take the first step. Take some time to simply say, "Hello". Then, tell Him what's on your mind. Get it all off your chest! CLEAR. THE. AIR. Once you do so, you'll find the joy in being connected to Him again. The pleasure in knowing He has your back and He hears your prayer will start to cover the worry, anxiety, and anger that once lived inside of you. You will find yourself becoming so consumed with Him that you are reminded of how things used to be when you first found Him. Hey, it's okay to fall off and fall out...but it's even better to make-up. Be Blessed. XOXO