Jesus

I have not blogged in FOR-E-VER. So here I am, with an update.

I could tell you about how work is going, or about our new house, or the remodeling we're doing...but I hate writing what feels like a yearly Christmas letter, so I'm gonna spare you. Instead, here's what's really been on mind:

Jesus.

I've been frustrated with life for a while. Mostly with my relationship with Jesus. I've often heard that "if you want to be close to God, you have to pursue Him daily through reading His word." I understand this...to a point. But I don't want another thing to do. I can't handle another holy requirement or item on my spiritual check-list when I already feel so drained. What I've realized is that I don't have to pray...or read my Bible...or go to church. I get to. I get to worship Jesus, and I get to respond to his pursuit of me! I get to participate in the work He's doing in me. I get to be a part of something Divine. I get to know Jesus!

My response to Jesus (and the way I'll continue to get to know Him better) will most likely be through reading His word and spending time with Him. But I can't handle any more of this "if only I read my Bible more often" crap.