Standing on the Outside

Standing on the Outside

My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.” Song of Solomon 2:10

I stood on the outside of a relationship with God. I believed in Him, studied the Bible, went to church, talked about Him, prayed to Him, and listened for His voice. I had a relationship with Christianity – with pastors, churches, the Bible, Christians. I didn’t have a relationship with Him. A relationship involves two. How could I have one standing on the outside?

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