Return to me

Zechariah 1, 2, 3
Luke 11

SOAP - Return to me

Scripture
Zechariah 1:3 Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Return to me," declares the Lord Almighty, "and I will return to you," says the Lord Almighty.

Observation
Whenever we are ready to return to the Lord, he is there waiting for us.

Application
I never really feel like God has turned away from me even when I've turned away from God. But he definitely can't bless me the way he'd like to if I've turned away from him. It's been a while since I've felt like I turned away from God in a big way, like no longer going to church or no longer reading the Bible, no longer praying. But I think I turn away from God in lots of small ways every day. We just talked on Thursday about how details are important to God. Even the little stuff is important. I feel like there are little ways that I exclude God from my life every day. All those little details can add up and prevent me from knowing what God wants for me, just like turning away in big ways can.

Prayer
Dear Lord. I know there are times when I close my eyes to what you are showing me, with the thought that its something little that doesn't matter much in the overall picture of life. But all the ways you talk to us matter. Lord help me see the little ways I leave you out and help me return to you, and enjoy the peace of knowing you are there. Thank you Lord, Amen.