Know People, Know God...

Months ago I was challenged to consider the garden relationship between God and Adam. The following questions ensued: What if we knew God the way Adam knew Him? What if we allowed God to know us the way Adam allowed himself to be known? What if the Body of Christ knew one another in the manner God intended? I got to thinking about the third option. What would that look like? I must admit, my mind is still boggled by the thought. Does it mean that I let everybody in with regards to every issue of my life? Does it mean to be fully transparent to those close to me? Do I differentiate between those that are part of the Church Community? If anything, it's initiated a mental debate and caused me to re-evaluate the way I interact with my wife and children, my parents and siblings, and my closest friends. It's been interesting to see the manifiestation of those interactions. I find myself wanting to move past the shallow and indifferent how-are-yous and more into tell-me-what's-happening-your-life. I've also begun to feel deeper emotional connections with those around me. This challenge has truly opened my eyes to the personal successes of people and awakened me to the brokeness in people's lives. I have been feeling a deeper burden to pray for people. I find myself becoming passionately acquainted with the "Our Father", especially the part that says "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done."