Jesus at the Center

I mentioned in my last blog about the “everyday Jesus.” This past week I have felt a great peace and joy that continues to deepen in my life. I can’t imagine ever living without either one. The more I experience Jesus in my every day life, the more my appetite craves to be fed by Him above all else.

I was praying last night about the things in my life that are very, very good. I reflected on whether there is any person or thing that would ever interfere with keeping Jesus at the center. If God called me to do something that would force me to give up a relationship, my house, my job or anything else that I deemed good, because He had something better in mind, would I do it? Would I trust Him enough to walk out on faith? I came to the conclusion that I would…and I slept so peacefully with that thought. But I have to work at it ‘cause the things of this world look mighty good sometimes.

…So then I moved on to talking to God about whether He was at the center in my role as a mother. I pray over that part of my life more than any other single thing. I want to get it right and I want my boys to know Jesus more intimately than they know anything else.

Well, this week, I have had some phenomenal conversations with both boys, but particularly Derek. We had the occasion to discuss a wide range of issues from relationships to general behavior to his future. I walked away from each conversation very proud of my firstborn. He gets it. He has a firm grasp on what’s right. He is a teenager and gets his priorities wrong and is just plain goofy sometimes, but his perspective on things was grounded. It was affirming to me that he has been watching and learning. A mama needs that on occasion.

Zach just simply lights up my life. He sends me texts during the day that make me burst into melodious peals of laughter. And he and I have had some great conversations as well this week. He is a sensitive soul and cried recently over knowing he hurt a friend. He and I continue to have great chats on the way to school and he longs to grow. If I bring something to his attention, he really takes it to heart. It hurts him in a bad way when he thinks I am not happy with his behavior. I feel like he gets it too…just like his brother.

There’s not much more I can ask for. I keep Jesus as the center and He guides me and reassures me as I walk in obedience with Him. I love the affirmation that He gives me and love the way He ordains so many details that come together for my greater good.

We serve a mighty God! And there is only One.