5 A. M. with God

Book excerpt: We can have everything this world has to offer, yet still feel a void deep within us. The beautiful thing is that God can fill every void we could ever have. Life can throw blows at times that make us feel as though we are alone, hopeless, and doomed for disaster. We go through seasons where we lose people we love, jobs we need, and even things that make our lives easier. While we can never live life storm free, the peace of God allows us to handle those storms a lot better when they come. The peace of God is unexplainable. When it rests on us, we can be in any manner of hell yet still remain calm. The peace of God reminds us that though everything may not be going good, it will work out for the good! Would you like this peace? It can be yours. Put away your checkbook, for this peace cannot be purchased. It can only be attained by spending intentional time in the presence of God.5 a.m. with God is a guide for believers to learn more about God and how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. When we strive to live a life that is pleasing to God, we gain the endurance, peace, and contentment we need to make it through each day. Living a life that is pleasing to God isn't as difficult as it seems. When we spend time with the Father and delight ourselves in His Word, His desires for our lives become our desires for our lives. In His presence, we experience His love. In His Word, we gain knowledge, instruction, and strategy. The only way we can truly be transformed from the inside out is by experiencing His Love, and hiding the truth of His Word in our hearts. For this reason, we cannot overlook the importance of spending time with the Father and reading His Word. The purpose of this book is to encourage you to have a closer, more intimate relationship with God.