Walking with Jesus Every Day

I’m reading John Ortberg’s God Is Closer Than You Think.  John’s a Fuller trustee, a Fuller alum, and just an all around good friend of Fuller.

Recently on an airplane I read John’s encouragement to simply walk through your day with Jesus.  Start by simply reviewing your day’s calendar with Jesus, talking with Him about anything that makes you feel nervous or overwhelmed.  As you drive, imagine Jesus is sitting with you.  As you talk with others, imagine Jesus in the room, experiencing the conversation with you.

So today I’ve had this “walk through the day with Jesus” perspective.  I woke up and drove to the gym at 5:45 am, and I asked Jesus to help me experience Him during my weight lifting class.  During my e.mail, I was more aware of Jesus.   As I was driving later in the day, I relaxed, knowing that Jesus was with me.

It’s not like Jesus showed up in any incredibly profound way today.  But I was more aware of Jesus.  And that made me more relaxed, and more aware of the moment.  I think I’ll try this tomorrow too.

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