But What About Jesus?

I was just rereading what I wrote yesterday in my journal (before blogging publically). You know how many times I wrote the word "I" for my efforts this past week? WAY too many! I did this, I did that, I stopped that .. I tried this ... One question is on my mind this morning: Where was Jesus in that?

I sit and talk about viewing Christ as central to everything (rather than the foundation in which we build). That is to see everything through the lens of Christ, and then, first 10 days at my "Journey of Weight" and who was the god of that project? Why none other than this lady who speaks words to others about Christ being central, but didn't follow her own words and got off the correct path.

I admit where my heart was these past 10-12 days; it was focused on "conquering the battle" instead of resting in the faithful one. I was attempting to do something in my own strength to please God, myself and to please you as well. I admit there was a part of me looking to make you proud of me. If you are going to put yourself out there, well you had better do well right? And for someone who (sigh) still does not like to fail; this has been a good lesson learned.

You know, I feel more free today than I have been in days. I am still doing the part that Jesus has asked me to do ( eat healthier, exercise etc) but more than that, as someone reminded me yesterday: it's time to "enjoy the journey with God in this".

Where are you at in your journey? I have become more convinced that everyone has something that Father wants them to be more free from. What is it that you are fearful of? Is it fear of failure like myself? Perhaps it is fear of rejection if I do fail? (For more on that, I suggest reading the book Search for Significance by Robert McGee).

It is not going to be an easy journey: and as I found out this week, there will be bumps in the road; however, with all that said, this is a journey that I am in for the long haul. The journey is more than to be healthier; it is to know God in a more intimate way.

I fell down (as you will) but I also got back up (as you will too). This week, how about we acknowledge Jesus with us as we parent, work, attend school, AND in all our efforts to attempt to be free (for remember, it is HE that sets the captives free). Let's decide together that we take time to enjoy the journey (smell the roses as they say) and see it all through HIS eyes.

and Jesus said to Peter, "Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

I am going to close today with the verse that began this whole journey for me: 1 Thes 5:23 & 24 " Now may the God of PEACE sanctify you ENTIRELY; and may your spirt and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ FAITHFUL is HE who calls you, and HE ALSO WILL BRING IT TO PASS."

Til Next Time, Keep your eyes on Him

Jacqueline