It’s Not Being Spiritual

It’s Not About Being “Spiritual”: Understanding a Real Relationship with God

Many people believe that having a relationship with God means striving for some mystical, super-spiritual experience. But here’s the truth:

“Our relationship with God is not meant to be a spiritual experience; it’s meant to be a normal experience.”

A close friend of mine shared this perspective, and it’s one that changes everything.

God is Not Just a Concept—He’s a Person

God isn’t some distant, untouchable force. He is a person. He has thoughts, desires, and emotions—just like us. The only difference? He’s God.

The challenge many people face is that because He is invisible, they assume their connection with Him must be something mystical or overly spiritual. But it doesn’t have to be.

Think about the core elements of any healthy relationship:

✅ Spending time together
✅ Talking to each other
✅ Listening to each other
✅ Sitting in silence together
✅ Learning from each other
✅ Being open and vulnerable
✅ Trusting each other
✅ Loving each other
✅ Being loved in return

Now ask yourself: How is your relationship with God different from this?

Hopefully, it isn’t.

God Is Both Mighty and Intimate

Yes, God is the Creator of the Universe. He is a Great Warrior, All-Powerful, All-Knowing, and infinitely beyond human understanding.

But He is also your loving Father—your Abba.

Imagine this: He invites you to sit in His lap, to simply be with Him. He doesn’t require you to prove yourself or engage in overly complicated spiritual rituals. He wants you to enjoy Him, just as He enjoys you.

Let’s Not Overcomplicate What’s Meant to Be Simple

Too often, religious teachings mystify what is actually meant to be simple.

As one old country preacher put it:

“I muddies it up and then I calls it profound.”

There is already enough mystery in who God is—we don’t need to add confusion to something He designed to be natural, real, and accessible.

Jesus Made It Simple

I’m reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:13-15 (NASB):

Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.

Children don’t overthink relationships. They simply trust, love, and receive love. That’s how our relationship with God is meant to be.

No theatrics. No overcomplication. Just a real, personal connection with our loving Father.