Day 5-

There are so many conditional situations in our everyday world. In the last 15 minutes I experienced several conditional scenarios. I bought a coke at a vending machine. I stared at the vending machine wanting a cold coke so bad, and didn't get one to fall into the bottom opening deal until I put my money in. If I hadn't put my dollar in, I would still be staring at the pop machine, thirsty. Within the next 5 or so minutes I went to the bathroom. Once I finished, if I hadn't flushed; alright you get the picture.

I was thinking today about how all of these conditional situations start to impact how I view relationships in my life. The question that came to my mind was, do I look at my relationships the same way I look at flushing the toilet, or buying coke at the vending machine? Are the relationships in my life more than a math equation? If this, then this.

Jesus is not a math equation. My best friend, and our relationship, is not a math equation. It would be so much easier to figure out if that were the case, but it also would be so heartless. There are times when I can't feel Jesus. There are times when I no without a doubt that I feel Jesus' presence. I have caught myself questioning Jesus and our relationship, during the times when I can't feel his presence. Jesus wants to be in relationship with us always, when we feel good/bad, and when we feel his presence/when its hard to feel his presence.


Conversation Possibilities-

Ask Jesus: Why are there times when I can't feel you?

If you have had a relationship with Jesus for awhile: have you ever intentionally walked away from Jesus? Did you ever talk with him about wanting that relationship again?

You maybe have heard people talk about Jesus' love being unconditional. How would you define the love you give people and to Jesus? What would help you love more unconditionally, like Jesus?


Comment-

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