live today as though

Saturday, April 11, 2015 (7:50 a.m.)

Jesus, my Friend,

What would it be like to live today as though my friendship with You was uppermost? I confess, I give lip service to the thought. I sing loudly ♫What a Friend We Have in Jesus♫ yet I can't say I live each day making choices that represent You well.

I read and believe Your Truth. My hope really is in You. Yet again I balk as I read a chapter title for Revelation 22. Jesus Is Coming. Doubtful thoughts spring immediately to the forefront. Responses such as, “When?” or “Not in my lifetime”.

How do I live today as though I truly expect Your return? Your presence right here with me? How do I stop wasting Your resources? How do I honor and glorify Your sacrifice on my behalf?

You ARE my Friend (John 15:15). Teach me to live today as though that Truth is enough. How could I need anything other than friendship with You?

The struggle going on inside me continues going back to the negative things I think about myself. I know and believe You to be Truth (John 14:6). And I truly trust You to set me free (John 8:32; Galatians 5:1)

And there's the deep breath. Followed by the sigh and the relaxing of all I've been holding so tightly. You are my Friend. You will teach me. I can trust and believe in You. You will ♫make all things beautiful in Your time♫ (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

I will keep making mistakes and You will continue to love me in spite of myself. How could there possibly be a better hope than that? Guide my decisions and choices this day. Help me live today as though I truly believe every single word, thought, emotion and action matter.

You have blessed me. Abundantly. I want all of my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30) to represent the love I have for You. My Friend!

You offer me freedom. Freedom to live and to love as You taught. Make me a great student today. Empower and embolden me to live today as You would have me. In Truth. In love. In fellowship with You. I love You, Jesus. Thank You. Amen.

(374 words ~ 8:55 a.m.)