Wednesday - June 1, 2016

Woodlawn Family Bible Study

WEDNESDAY


BIBLE READING:  John 15:15

 MAIN IDEA: 
It’s Great To See You Again
  
DISCUSSION
Years ago, my family moved to a new house and we inherited a little black dog named Jake. Little Jake probably has more breeds in his DNA than Donald Trump has houses. Jake is a mutt if there ever was a mutt. He's never going to win a dog show and no one can accuse him of being the smartest tool in the shed. However, Jake packs more love in his 20 lb frame than most people could muster up in a lifetime. 

Whether it’s raining, sleeting, snowing or sunny, when I pull in my driveway at home, Jake launches his self off the porch and runs to meet my car. He runs beside the car all the way to the garage with his tail wagging back and forth faster than a duck jumping on a june bug. Every single time I leave and come back, it is the same reception. He sits down in front of me with the most hopeful eyes when I get out of the car, just begging for me to spend time with him, to relax and love him. He gives me his utmost attention and there is no place he would rather be than sitting beside me on the steps giving me all the love that he has. 

Wouldn't it be nice to have someone each day that is so happy to see you, talk to you, love you and spend time with you? Someone that doesn't carry grudges and only begs for our attention? GOD is that someone. He never gets tired of hearing you talk; He has endless amounts love and He is ALWAYS happy to see you and spend time with you. Whether you need a shoulder to cry on because of a health issue or someone to talk to when the kids have all gone off to college. He meets you every day, so happy to see you again and is begging for you to spend time with HIM!

So, spend some time today with God, you'll be happy you did.


Application
Get alone and talk to God like you would talk to a best friend.  Don’t worry about saying the right things; just be completely open and honest with God about your day.  Tell him what made you mad, happy, scared and hopeful.  

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