A Cup of Tea, Just You and Jesus

   So...I’ve written a little bit before, but haven’t really used a blog page. And I do believe that Kyle is most definitely right when he said it is more beneficial to the writer than the reader, at least in most cases. So here I go!

   I have been putting a lot of thought into being selfless. It isn’t an easy thing to be when we are in a world that is constantly moving at a fast pace. It is so hard to sit down, relax and not think. Our minds are racing at a very fast pace as we are constantly thinking about “what’s next.” There are so many things to do and we want to do them all. The truth is, at least for me, is that I experience the most amazing things when I am sitting in silence listening to God and trying to focus on what He has to say and not what I want to say or do.

Have you ever sat back and watched someone talk to another person? Then start wondering what they are thinking when they are trying to get every word they can in while talking to someone?  I sure have…not trying to be creepy or anything, but really, how can someone take the time to listen and process things while they are trying to think about what to say next, and HAVE to make sure their input gets out there? I am guilty for this...in today’s society the world has become more selfish. It is the “normal thing.” We want what we want, when we want, and don’t seem to see anything wrong with it until someone says, “hey, why don’t you think about someone else for once.” It’s kinda a shocker when hearing that for the first time. We don’t realize what we are doing until someone calls us on it.

   As I was saying earlier, we are always running at a speed which we don’t have time to stop and focus on important things or listen to someone who needs listening to. When is the last time you stopped and listened to God? Once again, I am guilty for this one too. Sure when I am driving I listen and talk to God, but that is at my convenience. Where is the selflessness in this? Why is it so hard to stop and listen? Once again, we are so wrapped up in being places, we don’t acknowledge God most of the time.

I have been at a standstill with God, not exactly where I want to be. I want to be growing towards Him, not just hanging out in the same place. I know the first step in growing closer to Him is MAKING Jesus time. Set a time, whenever it is, to be with God. Take some time to pray, read the Bible, and listen. I started to view my time with Christ like a time with a friend. I meet up with Him with a cup of tea, you wouldn’t ditch out on a close friend that means a lot to you, would you? No…at least not all the time.

   Give yourself a challenge, meet up with Jesus and just hang out. Don’t put Him in a box, just listen, hear him out, read what He has to say in His Word, and maybe some answers you’ve been waiting for will be answered. Keep yourself accountable and don’t stray too far, His hand is always a reach away. Ecclesiastes 3:7 "...A time to be silent and a time to speak."