How Quickly We Forget!

Today’s Reading: Mark 8:14-21

How quickly I forget and how quickly did the disciples forget the miracle that Jesus had just performed right before their eyes. I don’t know about you, but I tend to go from basking in the glory of Jesus to finding myself complaining when the least little problem arises. While I know that Jesus has performed many miraculous things in my life, I find myself worrying about things that I know he will take care of. So what is the problem? I know that Jesus is in complete control and I know he has a plan for everything, but I continue to waiver. The problem…me! I let my fleshly mind start wondering instead of focusing on the One that never wonders! Just like the self-assignment from my last posting. I did great Saturday, and even though it was not a perfect day I continued to focus on the simple things that God does in my life every minute of every day. I noticed many things, but the one thing that stood out to me was laughter. I enjoyed a day with my family and going to 2 birthday parties. What fun….friends, family, and laughter. I thought about how Jesus wants us to have that unexplainable joy in the midst of every circumstance the surrounds us. I thought about how happy it must make Jesus to see us truly enjoying our life and laughing with those that we love. Then it happened on Sunday, just like the disciples, I forgot what Jesus just showed me and became frustrated at the very onset of a minimal problem. Really Rosanne, can’t you learn? Just a reminder of how easy it can be to take my eyes off of Jesus! Just another reminder that I can not live this life for Christ without surrounding myself with Christ! I have to listen to his music, read his word, seek him in prayer, and constantly dwell upon him and his guidance. I am sure that others may be better at this than me, but I recognize that I know that I know that I cannot do this without completely surrounding myself with Jesus---I just don't have it in me to do this without denying myself and giving him everything that I have!  I long for that day that I never forget the awesomeness of Jesus Christ!