Are You Creating Distance Between Yourself And Jesus?
I think somewhere in my mind I’m hoping He’ll see what is going on and know how I feel and do something out of pity without me having to get too close
Jeffrey converted to the Catholic Church in October of 2018. He has a degree in theology from Aidan University and is the founder of Gospel Grammar. As a writer, Jeffrey has one goal: inspiring others to both discover and cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus. Jeffrey is best known as a writer for demonstrating through his own experiences how the Bible can be applied to daily life.
I think somewhere in my mind I’m hoping He’ll see what is going on and know how I feel and do something out of pity without me having to get too close
Too often, when someone thinks about rest, a comfy bed, pillows, and a blanket are involved. However, this isn’t the only way to re-energize.
Family devotions weren’t part of my childhood. My mom and stepdad believed in God and all. For some reason, spending time with Jesus simply wasn’t important.
Mistakes will be made along the way. That doesn’t mean we give up and return to our old way of living. This means we identify where we fail to trust Jesus and allow Him to guide us.
Writing lost its importance. God was there. I simply stopped acknowledging Him. Before I knew it, it had been over a month since I’d been to church.
As a parent, one thing scares me more than anything else. I wouldn’t call it a constant fear. But it’s definitely a concern. What if my daughter grows up not loving Jesus Christ?
We’ll never reach the personal level with Jesus He wants us to encounter until we learn to speak to Him with an open heart.
Within every one of us, there is a question that takes a while to answer. I don’t believe there is a right or wrong response to what has been asked. What are you looking for?