Can’t Get Used to Jesus

Good Monday morning.

I had a great weekend. Friday evening and Saturday I attended a Beth Moore conference in Spokane, WA. For those who are familiar with her teaching, you know the gal’s got spunk! Not to mention that southern accent! Though I wanted to go, I hadn’t planned on it. Then a friend of a new friend from Bible Study called to say there was a free ticket and if I could be ready in 45 minutes, she’d pick me up.

Flexibility is good. I shut down my computer, changed my clothes, grabbed an apple to eat, and headed out the door.

Now is God good or what? Had a fabulous time. God really ministered to me both days, especially on Saturday. I’ve been struggling with a few things and through Beth’s wonderful teaching from Scripture and her delightful and often humorous anecdotes, I left greatly encouraged. Perhaps I’ll share a little of what God showed me in future posts. Today I have the simplest thing on my mind.

I just can’t get used to God.

Just can’t get used to the way He thinks, the way He acts, the way He graciously treats me every day. No matter how long I know Him, or the better I know Him, no matter how long I observe the way He manages the affairs of men, I just can’t get used to how gracious He is.

I actually had a few things I planned on sharing right now but every time I try, the words just won’t come out. I think God just wants me to reflect on His goodness today. I know I’ve talked a lot lately about keeping my eyes focused squarely on Christ. I don’t just say this because it’s the “spiritual” thing to say. I say this because it’s the only thing I know to do to keep my head on straight.

See, just like most of you, it’s not just my own struggles that can weigh me down. It’s seeing those I love hurt. You know. Some friend, relative, neighbor, a stranger from church is going through a hard time. Health issues, loss of a loved one, financial hardships, broken relationships, etc. You just can’t live in this world without noticing that l can be a tough place.

And yet, Christ says in Him we can know a peace that passes all understanding. And as hard as things can get sometimes, if we abide in Him, we can live lives in joyful abundance. I know it can happen because I’ve experienced it. Am experiencing it now though I know there’s way more. Know it’s mine for the asking and the receiving. If I’ll just stay close to Christ.

God’s blessing today. I should mention something. As much as I love writing my blog, I realize that posting Monday through Friday a little more time consuming than I anticipated. So, starting today, I’ll be posting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Instead of posting intermittently and y’all not knowing when you should pop back, I do want to remain consistent.

Thanks for hanging with me. I’ll see you on Wednesday.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,
declares the Lord.
As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
(Isaiah 55:8,9)