I've been reading a book called Love Does by Bob Goff. I've learned a lot about Jesus through reading Bob's hilarious stories. Here are the highlights that have stayed with me. I managed to write bits and pieces of this short blog in three different countries…
What I like about following Jesus is that I'll never hit a ceiling. If I just keep my eyes open, I can learn something new about God's character every day of my life. I can learn more about what love is and new ways I can show it to those around me because God is so creative about how He loves me every day.
The pressure to create myself, to try and be the best me is off. All I have to do is aim towards God and I'll evolve into the person God has created me to be which is way better than what I could put together myself. I'll naturally become an increasingly loving, adventurous, joyful, gracious woman. And when I mess up, He'll be there to scoop me into His arms and patch me up like the good Father he is.
God wants us to take risks. On the edge of death is where many people feel the most alive. As someone who hasn't taken many risks, I didn't understand this logic. But I'm beginning to understand that taking on an adventurous life and taking risks takes you closest to the curtain of heaven. The times I have stepped out, I've found tiny tears on that curtain to peek through. It just takes a little guts to get yourself there. Every day I wake up and am offered a gift. Everyone is offered a gift to live fully that day. It's a shame how many people put that gift on their nightstand to open some other time. The good news is this gift is available every single day.
Closing out on month 7 of the Race, I've realized that I still have tired days but I sure laugh a lot.
Living in such close quarters with my teammates can still get frustrating but I know how deeply loved I am.
My body aches after miles of walking each day but it's easy to make a game out of it and to meet amazing people along the way.
I've realized that I don't need to study Jesus to know him better. I just need to do stuff with him and enjoy the wonderful things he does for me every day.
This month is hard but it's beautiful. It's real and simple and lovely.
And I wouldn't have it any other way.
