πβ¨ This year, I've met a friend online who has made me realize that I do not really know God. I thought I knew Him- that He is loving, He's our Creator, and He is the Most High that we should all pray to and worship... but my new found sister in Christ helped me ponder these superficial knowledge. It's like you guys - or most of my friends - knowing me. That my name is Ruth, I'm a teacher, I love books, etc... But beyond these fun facts, a lot of the people who know me don't truly know me. And in order for them to get to know at least most of me... My thoughts, ideas, dreams, beliefs... They should spend time with me π It's the same thing with God. We know and pray to Him. We go to Him for comfort, we ask for guidance. We hope for Him to help us especially in times of need or fear... After willing God to listen to our prayers though, how could we as His children (as we call Him Father) take the turn to listen? It's through His Word.. through reading the Holy Scripture - our Bible - we could spend time with our Creator. Reading His promises, His miracles, His decisions, and His interactions with different people when He was closer, we could know His message. He is God, but He came nearer during His Only Son's first coming as well - through Christ Jesus that He has sent 'cause He loved us all. π And Jesus' stay here on Earth and His teachings are archived in the Bible β¨ Tonight, let's pray for an open heart ~ one that's willing to learn, bowing in humility, and always longing for the desire to know God and seek His glory. π ~ β’Β°β’ ~ #itsnotaboutme #MaxLucado #Christian #inspirational #motivational #nonfiction #reading #bookworm #read #bookstagram #booklover #books #booknerd #booksofinstagram #booklove #bookstagramuae #bookwormsph #bibliophile #bookstagramcommunity πβ¨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPBPFFgRFK/?igshid=1nrt6124821ed