I struggle to just hang out with Jesus. I'll talk for a while and listen for a while, I'll listen to worship music and journal, and then, I'll think of something on my to-do list and get distracted. Or I'll get bored. Or I'll just not know what to do anymore. Lately I've had this deep craving for quality time with Jesus. A few days ago, I was listening to a sermon by Rick Rohlin in which he was talking about Psalm 23 and he read the verse about Jesus leading us by still waters. And I was just like, I want to hang out with Jesus by still waters.
Today, I sat in Starbucks having a conversation over some tasty coffee with a good friend of mine. I was talking about how it's hard for me to just spend long, quality time with the Lord and I was like, "It's almost like a microwave Jesus." I settle, so often, for something quick and convenient. Well, like microwaved food, microwaved Jesus isn't satisfying or fulfilling either.
My soul longs just to be with Him. I don't want to have an agenda. I don't want to have a time schedule. I just want to sit with Jesus as He restores my soul. I want to sit at night on the top of a hill and look over the city lights or stare at the stars with Jesus. I want to sit by a stream or walk along the beach with Jesus.
2 comments:
Im praying that you find that quiet place with Him. I know how distracting life can be so many times. Also praying that He keeps drawing you closer to Him. Im loving the passion I see you expressing. Does my heart good!
I think that we all settle for way to litttle time with our
Saviour. I love the microwave analogy. A quick fix for now but nothing that "sticks to our ribs".
Pastor Dan
Hornell, Ny
Camp Halo
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