because I haven't said it enough lately

In some ways, I don't know how to start this blog. Life can be so tremendously busy sometimes and it totally drives me crazy.

But someone recently reminded me that being busy is sign of being lazy. For a moment, I took that as a total slap in the face . . . . until they explained the deeper meaning behind the statement. Obviously busy people have a lot of stuff going on, but they generally struggle with priorities. Why am I busy doing this when I really want to be doing this? And I can sometimes resonate with that struggle.

The world is fun of good things to do, but we have to make priorities. That's key.

And one of my priorities has to always be seeking and appreciating my Savior, Jesus Christ. I really don't say it enough, but Jesus is the reason I have life. He is my redeemer and my strong-tower. When all around me looks bleak, Jesus holds me firm.

And I really don't say it enough.

I can be real with Jesus. He knows me inside and out. He knows my faults and my strengths. He knows what makes me laugh and what ticks me off. And because of all of this, I have nothing to hide from him and I can be totally transparent without fear that he'll reject me or throw me out of his house. Because actually, he died on the cross so that I could live in his Father's house. Jesus is fine with me, just for me. But because he loves me, he wants to see me grow and change. Amazing!

And I simply don't say it enough. Jesus, I love you.

I love you with everything that I am. I desire to know you more, to understand you better, to follow you closer.

Watch over me, protect me, guide me, for I am blind.

josh

phoenix, az