Stop living like an orphan!

Actually, I can't take credit for the title. I heard this phrase while listening to a message by Pastor Shane. But goodness... this is a powerful thought! The important question is... is it true for you? Why? What is your relationship with the Father? Is it close and intimate? Is He only GOD? Do you keep Him at arm's length? Is yours the battlefront foxhole kind of relationship - you turn to Him in crisis situations but rarely in other times. Soooo how do you describe your relationship?

I would argue that too many Christians have an orphan mentality when it comes to their relationship with the Lord. Not certain why they think this... Could they feel like a full and complete commitment and involvement means they'll 'have to give up' people and activities that they don't want to but suspect they'll need to?