Sunday, July 09, 2006

Getting to Jesus

I was recently reading to Daniel from his little toddler Bible and a couple thoughts hit me...

In my own spiritual life, I've felt lately like Jesus is somehow just beyond my grasp. I feel there's obstruction between us and I can't communicate with Him like I used to. I check my heart in prayer to see if there is unconfessed sin lingering, or I blame it on the fact that I haven't really had "church" in months. I'm so tired of my excuses, tired of my laziness. Then I read these little Bible stories...

The story of Zaccheus and the story of the four friends who lowered their buddy down to Jesus through the roof were particularly meaningful to me. These guys did whatever it took to see the Savior, to see this man everyone was raving about. I felt like God was challenging me to do whatever it takes to have an intimate relationship with Him. I don't exactly know what that looks like, but I know it's about more than a set number of chapters read in His Word, or an hour of uninterrupted prayer at 6am.

It's being unconventional, like climbing trees or ripping off roof tiles. It's being bold and crazy like Peter to step out of a boat onto water - whatever it takes to be close to Him, to get to Jesus.
I'll keep you posted on my journey...

4 comments:

Unknown said...

fabulous. i love it.

Susan said...

I totally know how you feel. I have felt like that myself, thanks for being so open and honest. I think we all stuggle with this at some point in our walk!

Jason Grate- Ordinary Extraordinary- Simple Stories of Lessons learned said...

Oh Jeanie...my thoughts exactly. Thanks for being so honest and putting voice to the feelings I know I've been feeling recently. THIS is why I love blogging!

Angele Myska said...

can't wait to hear more!