Drive Through Chrisianity

Drive Through Christisnity…

Today, the drive-thru has become a modern cultural phenomenon used by banks, restaurants, coffee shops, convenient stores, car washes, and even zoos. We’re able to get what we want, when we want it without taking much time or having a real interaction with real people.

Even in Christianity, there are many teachings that treat God as if He was a drive-thru, a machine that exists to serve you. Just say the right words or formula and you’ll get what you ask for.

This is not the way to approach God, trying to get what you want from Him instead of having a relationship with Him. It’s about seeing His face.

Have you gotten more into your desires, requests, and petitions to God, then God Himself; coming to Him more to get your order filled than to relate to Him, driving past his presence instead of coming in?

It’s time to get out of your spiritual car, forget your demands and come into His presence. Because the Lord is a lot more than a burger and your relationship with Him is not a drive-thru.

You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, Lord, do I seek'”.    Psalm 27:8

Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I’ve approached you as drive-thru, seeking only to satisfy my own desires and needs. I confess that I have often focused more on what you can do for me than on who you are. I have rushed through my time with you, treating you like a means to an end, rather than the end itself. Lord, open my eyes to see your true beauty and majesty. Help me to desire your presence above all else. Teach me to linger in your love, to listen to your voice, and to truly know you. I long to seek your face, as Psalm 27:8 reminds me. Help me to set aside my demands and distraction  and to come into your presence with a heart of humility and adoration. Remove the spiritual barriers that prevent me from experiencing a genuine relationship with you. Help me to understand that you are not a vending machine but a loving Father who desires intimacy with me. Grant me the grace to step out of my “spiritual car” and to truly encounter you. May my prayers become conversations of love and devotion rather than mere requests. Thank you, Lord, for your patience and your unwavering love. I surrender my desires and my agenda to you, and I ask that you fill me with your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today, don’t seek God for what He can do for you – but seek God for God, seek His face.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼