Nothing but the Blood of [[Jesus]]

I know we've all experienced life becoming so busy- like we're caught up in a whirlwind and before we know it--a few days, weeks, months...have gone by before we even realize it!

I've been seeing my own life in this pattern lately and I decided to do something about it. If there is anything I know in this life beyond any shadow of doubt-- it is that I love my Lord and Savior more than life itself. I know that I was made to love Him, and to live a life that serves Him and those around me. So--I decided to make a scheduled time each week for me to just hang out with Jesus! I know that might sound kind of silly! But, I'm extremely excited about it! Just one night a week were I know I can get away and be with Him! Turn my phone off, make no plans with the outside world, and just tuck myself away in my room and rest. Rest. Pray. Enjoy my time of peace with Him.

I know for me, time like this on a regular basis is so healthy. Not only healthy but I'd even say needed. I mean, I love getting up in the morning and drinking my coffee and reading the word [[coffee and the worddd!!]] but nothing compares to a time set aside, no limitations, or demands from an outside schedule...

Just time with Jesus. It can even lead to me writing a little blog post :) And there's nothing wrong with that...it's just time set aside for me and Him!

I feel like that's all I really have to share at the moment! But, Jesus is so beautiful guys. He is the only one who makes this life worth living. He brings the only true source of joy, hope, peace, destiny, and beauty in our lives. If this friendship with Him isn't first and foremost--nothing else in life will work out.

It even says so in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." I'm pretty sure the bit about "all these things" refer to all the little things in life that can so easily consume us. But, we have it backwards if those are the things that have our ultimate attention. Seek first THE KINGDOM OF GOD & HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS....thennnnnnn....everything else. 

It's a process. It's a journey. I'm still on it...just like everyone else! But, I know for sure that I love this sweet Jesus more than anything on this earth.