Who and what is relevant in your life? Perhaps a not so subtle yet pointed question is – where and how do you place the Lord in your priority list? Is the Lord relevant in, not just to, your life?
Definitions would be helpful so that we are all understanding what I’m meaning by relevant. You may word it differently or have other definitions, but to understand what I’m asking, you need to know what I’m meaning.
Relevant: according to Webster – “having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand.”
The legal definition is: “tending logically to prove or disprove a fact of consequence or to make the fact more or less probable and thereby aiding the trier of fact in making a decision”
Synonyms: “ applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, – implies a traceable, significant, logical connection – implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case – clear and decisive”
I especially like the ‘implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with’ statement. My definition also includes: time. Spending time daily with the Lord. Yes, in prayer but more – time spent communicating. Talking with Him about what’s happening, what the question(s) of the day are, what He’s sharing and teaching you – a personal, intimate relationship with the Lord.
Do you have, or want, that kind of relationship? Because if you do, then it’s available for you. One image that denotes this level of relationship is found in Genesis when scripture talks about God walking with Adam and Eve in the cool of the morning. This would be the type of relationship I would want and continue attempting to develop. However, I realize that not everyone would desire this… basically because there is an implied giving up something to attain this. Not certain what one loses because I view it as a fundamental foundation to living a fruitful, abundant, and fulfilling life. I’m not giving up anything, I’m gaining someone significant.
Regardless, the question is – relevant. If you are in relationship with the Lord, what’s the level of relevance? Is it what you want? Do you want to grow in it or maintain a ‘status quo’? Most important… how do you know what is relevant for you?
