Inspirational
Hanging Out
Young people love hanging out with friends. It’s a time to let their hair down, talk about topics that interest them, and joke around. Psychologists say this activity has benefits: good for one’s mental health; helps one celebrate good times; and provides support during bad times.
As one gets older, however, adult responsibilities—career, parenthood, church ministries, community involvement, etc.—get in the way of this enjoyable activity.
“Never stop hanging out,” Mr. Gonzales, the speaker at a young couple’s seminar, said. “There is a Friend you really should hang out with—always.”
The audience gave each other a look that asked, Who is that?
“Jesus. Many of us hang out with Him only on Sundays. So what does that make Him? A Sunday God.”
The audience again gave each other a look that said, I never looked at it that way. Then an uneasy coughing filled the room.
“Our busyness just keeps piling up, so we miss the most important aspect of our friendship with God—hanging out with Him.”
Mr. Gonzales identified the many blessings of the audience today that he never had in his time: mobile phone, laptop, cable TV, You Tube, Social media, etc. “The Word of God now, your time, is readily available on these platforms,” he stressed.
“Hanging out with God means studying, obeying, loving, trusting, and modeling His Word. Let’s soak in God’s grace and study His Word to build on our faith in Jesus, our Savior.”
He then read Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT), “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
He capped his talk with Proverbs 30:5, “Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection.”
