The Way of Divine Companionship

You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 NKJV

This morning the words from the book GOD CALLING got my attention! It was simply entitled “Companionship” and this is what it said…The way of the soul’s transformation is the Way of Divine Companionship. Not so much the asking Me to make you this or that but the living with Me, thinking of me, talking to Me---thus you grow like Me. Love Me. Rest in Me. Joy in Me. David knew the truth of that statement when he penned today’s verse. He looked to God for his path of life, fullness of joy, and pleasures forevermore. He was enraptured and enthralled by his Creator and desired to be in no ones presence as much as God’s.

I love relationships and presently that is the one area God seems to be touching the most. Not by bringing special people into my life but rather by distancing me from them or them from me. He is not doing it to be cruel. It is meant to be His invitation for me to experience Psalm 16:11 and His divine companionship. He knows the necessity of one on one time and the growth that will come from it. I see that now, but it has not always been so apparent to me. God has had to do a work in me just to prepare me for this part of the journey.

He had to show me why relationships meant so much to me and why I reacted so strongly when I sensed the loss or absence of a person. He has lovingly shown me areas of insecurity, feelings of insignificance, and the fear of abandonment and rejection. These not only affected my relationship with people, they affected my ability to embrace Him and trust Him to meet my internal needs.

There is no doubt in my mind that God has used people to help me in significant ways. They were His eyes, ears, and hands to me. But what was meant for healing will become a handicap if I do not allow Him to walk me through this new process. Many have walked it before me and I see the results in their lives. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes to growth and maturity in Christ. He sets the pace, direction, and destination of this journey. As I see that and open my heart to it, David’s words will be my testimony of praise. God will see to it!

Father, I haven’t always understood what You were doing. My questions, tears, and thoughts have revealed that. Thank you for doing what is necessary and holding me while You are doing it. Amen.