Still learning

Today as I sit and pray on Gods word I have a visual that in first thought is to keep to myself ( don't show them how crazy you really are, Jennifer) then second thought, what if no one has thought of this in the same way, so I'll share- I was reading John 17 and I realize Jesus is a teacher, I know nothing new but not just any teacher he is more like an aerobic teacher or workout teacher. What, you ask... Well I started thinking Jesus knows ALL this stuff, how to talk with God, how to show mercy, love and kindness and yet he does it all. Like an aerobic instructor leading a class, I'm supposed to have my eyes on him and mimic all his moves, it's really hard to do this when I only show up for my 'workout' once a month, but if I'm a regular attendee it gets easier and I feel more comfortable and more connected with the moves. Have you ever tried to workout by yourself? It can be okay once in a while but day in and day out, at least for me is very unmotivating, this is where fellowship, belonging to a church, small group really helps. Combine daily and weekly workouts and it becomes easier to become spiritually fit. (Trust me I know this is easier said than done, I do struggle each day).

So this year I am going to make Jesus my workout instructor not just someone I read about and pray to. I will fail at times and I will wonder about the big picture when trials and disappointment come my way. But, as PK said yesterday at church, God's disappointment doesn't come when we fall it comes when we don't get up and try again.

I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” (John 17:26 NIV)