What is Life Really About?

Yesterday when my alarm went off the very first thing that I heard was a snippet from Former President George W. Bush's new book and he was reading it - Life is not about becoming a better person but about getting to know Jesus better. This may not have been the exact words but the same meaning. Anyway it was exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Sometimes I think we get so caught up in trying to be so good that we totally leave out the ONLY way that we can truly be good- Jesus Christ. It is through the power of Jesus Christ that we can be good. There is no good in us without a connection to Jesus.

For me, the only way that I can be successful in my Christian walk and in any area of my life that needs improvement is through His strength. I have tried on my own too many times and have failed each time. I would much rather follow God's will for my life.

In order to get to know Jesus better, we need to spend time in the Book that tells us all about Him - the Bible, in prayer and quiet times. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing- that means just a continual connection with Him throughout your day. A quick prayer when needed. Praise and Thanksgiving for blessing that come from Him. Speaking to Him like he is a friend. I mean seriously could we have a better friend? He is never too busy. He is there to listen to us any time we need Him. Oh I could go on and on. But instead I will leave you with this video of Alan Jackson singing "What a Friend We Have In Jesus." :o)