Let us continue with our list of guidelines from the previous
time:
1. Listen to Christian music. I have found this
to be very helpful, especially when you repeat the lyrics in your
mind throughout the day. It really helps to focus your attention
once again on the new creation. Music also aids in praise and
worship, an essential ingredient in connecting to God and your new
home.
2. Attending church and a Bible-study group has
also helped me. Getting the life-giving Word through another
interpretation is always beneficial. Experiencing the Spirit and
unity through fellowship with other believers is wonderful. We are
part of the Body of Christ and just by being together we enhance
our experience and love of God. We can be there for one another,
pray for one another, and praise God in unison. I have felt the
presence of the Lord more readily sometimes through this unity than
by being alone. Not always, I might add. Time spent alone with God
is priceless, but being together as a family of faith is essential
too.
3. Helping other people. Through helping other
people, I have felt the constant "nagging" of my sinful nature
disappear and a true love for others emerge when I got out of my
comfort zone and physically reached out to help. I have seen God in
the eyes of people, so grateful for the help you provide. I have
experienced His love when distributing food and blankets to those
who do not have. I literally feel God working through me,
which is a wonderful feeling of connectedness. We are His hands and
feet, and when we kneel down and help others, we literally feel His
hands and feet at work. Give it a try. It is worth much more than
when you receive something.
(Excerpt from The Second Creation - Ilze Henderson)