As many of you know (and if you didn’t, let me be the first to tell you that) I have a pretty incredible family. Each family member is active, has such a unique and powerful personality, loves life, is boisterous, and is very passionate about our interests. We have a very fun and sometimes very challenging dynamic, but we also compliment each other very well as a family.
My wife is selfless, incredibly dedicated, carIng, and compassionate. Our oldest is focused and is very imaginative. Our only son (our middle) is creative and some really quirky ideas. Our youngest is affectionate, smiley, and very powerfully determined on what she believes is the right way in the moment. As for me? I’m focused, ambitious, resourceful, and creative.
Yesterday, I had the chance to spend the evening with Breah, our youngest. With my wife working and my two oldest at the grandparents, we decided to go out for dinner and also watch a movie. It was a daddy daughter date for the evening. Given our busyness as a family, it’s not often that we have the time to spend one on one with each other. It was a pretty awesome experience that we shared last night.
While out to eat together, we both sat down across from one another. I asked my three year old, “Breah, do you want to sit there or with me?” She thought about it for a few moments and then scooted to the edge of her seat. She walked around and then sat down with me. She wanted to be with me and enjoy time together in the same seat. It was pretty awesome and I don’t want to ever lose sight of what yesterday meant for her and for us.
I’ve got to believe that a faith-filled relationship with God is pretty similar. Jesus doesn’t want to sit across from you, although some pretty awesome conversations can take place in this setting and environment. Jesus wants to be with us and come alongside us! Just like my daughter, there is growth in connection and relationship by spending the intentional time one on one with each other. So, I would encourage you to take the opportunity to connect, be intentional, and love your time with those that are important to you, especially Jesus.
Come out from your seat, walk around the table, and be with your loving savior who honors and cherishes you! Don’t just sit across, sit with and focus on all that He wants to do in you in moments of intimacy found in the one on one time.
Much Love, Jay
P.S. In case you missed it, check out last night’s episode of Untorn® to rediscover purpose and mission for your life.