Vacation from Jesus

 

Romans 7:14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.

     I opened my prayer journal ready to write and discovered my last entry had been on June 1^st. Oops, I did it again. I took a vacation from Jesus.

     This happened a few years back and I vowed not to let it happen again. So each summer since then, I immerse myself in a summer Bible study, read fiction by Christian authors, and only miss church when we are on vacation.

     This summer I didn’t get the study organized. I didn’t study God’s word. I did read one book by a Christian author. I missed more Sunday church than I should have.

     So what do I do now? It’s time to get back on track. It starts for me with quiet time in the morning and really hearing Jesus speak to me. I tend to do all the talking. I need to return to my happy place with Jesus and let Him know how sorry I am to leave Him standing alone and waiting for me.

     It’s time for some balance again. Yes, summers are great with the kids but truthfully I love the routine that comes when the kids are back in school. I like my alone time to gather my thoughts and get focused on my writing and studying. I love the chance to again meet with my small group and dive into God’s word.

     So what about you? Did you take a vacation from Jesus too? What do you plan to change in the weeks ahead?