I would like to start a new meme... I was thinking the other day about all the people in the Gospel that Jesus spoke to and what He said to them, and I wondered, "What would Jesus say...to me?" And the first thing that popped into my head was, "Go and sin no more." Followed closely perhaps by, "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." I feel particularly convicted by that one recently.
So, what would Jesus say to me? Well, it changes from day to day, moment to moment. The first thing that popped into my head was, "Dan, you ignorant slut!" But unless you used to watch Saturday Night Live you might not think that too funny. But it was there. Aaaaaanyway...
Most of the time I think Jesus would probably say to me that I worry too much. And I do. I think about things for too long. I am too nervous. I play out too many possible scenarios. I wait too long. I hesitate. I am fearful. And they all likely stem from worrying; which is probably a result of a lack of trust.
Somewhat related... last night our Bible Study was on John 14:13-14 where Jesus says he will do whatever we ask in his name. The question we usually ask is, "Why didn't I get what I prayed for?" Perhaps the better question would be: "What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?" Matt Williams shared that praying 'in Jesus' name' is not a matter of tacking those words onto the end of our prayer, but rather, it means we must love and obey Jesus in every area of our lives. I took the whole lesson to be saying - prayer isn't so much *asking* for things, but it is our way of connecting with God, so we'll learn what His will is. Prayer is more about developing our relationship with God than anything. I believe that's a hard concept for us to understand. But if I could be more in tune with God, I think I would worry a whole lot less.
Then Jesus would probably tell me to get over myself or something like that. :)
Thanks for the tag, Jim! You can find what others said on his post HERE.
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Yup, worry is always an issue, isn't it, even if it's a sin, it seems to be one of those that we do over and over again, no matter whether we know better or not.
I liked the part from the Bible study class, too - will have to think about that one for a while.
Thanks for participating, Dan.
You said, "Most of the time I think Jesus would probably say to me that I worry too much. And I do. I think about things for too long. I am too nervous. I play out too many possible scenarios. I wait too long. I hesitate. I am fearful. And they all likely stem from worrying; which is probably a result of a lack of trust."
Sounds like someone has been shopping for another hooded sweatshirt. :) Just kidding.
As always, thank you for your thoughts.
Oh, and I laughed out loud when I read "ignorant slut." Imagine if you heard (read, whatever) your dad say that. Now that's funny!
later crocadile.
You're welcome, Jim.
Carrie,
I can certainly imagine YOUR dad saying that... but not MY dad. :)
Interesting question. I think Jesus would probably ask me why I so quickly forget all He has done in my life and why I don't trust Him even more now instead of struggling with things all the more. He probably wonders why I just won't fully commit - you know - not worrying about keeping a foot, or at least a few toes, in the world and what it seems to offer. I think He would tell me that if I would just give everything to Him, I wouldn't risk messing it up. I think He would also tell me that He loves me and not to ever give up. Hopefully He would ask if we could visit over coffee.... :)
I can count on one hand how many times I've guffawed at a blog, but that was definitely one of them, I just wasn't ready for Dan Akroyd right then. 'bout launched my Fritos (r) brand corn chips.
I dunno, I guess Jesus would say "what about that money you owe me?"
Better Fritos than a glass of milk, I always say. :)
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