Sorry, this is a repeat from last year.  I regret to say that I lost most of my devotions in the Great Computer Crash of '06.  I do have SOME backed up, but not all and I don't have a word processing program right now anyway.

Where Do You Keep Your Jesus?

At first I thought Jesus was

for other people

What did He want with me?

But then I learned a little

and thought He could help

with parts of my life

So I kept Him in a box

with the other holiday things,

you know, tinsel, colored eggs and the Messiah

It was a nice arrangement,

at least I thought so,

but I'm sure He probably got a little bored.

Someone gave me a Book

and I read it sometimes

I thought it would be a nice spot

So I kept Jesus in my Bible

I'd dust Him off once in awhile,

Just to help out in the rough spots

I don't think He liked it much

He kept sending me these messages

and I listened a little more.

I started going to church -

I figured He'd be pleased

Maybe He'd leave me alone

So I kept Jesus at church

I got to visit once a week

and I really liked having Him there

But He kept insisting,

"No, I want you"

And I think I'm finally beginning to understand

Now Jesus is in my life,

my heart, my mind,

He's on the throne of my soul

And my life is more complete,

my joy is full,

my love knows no end

The miracle of Jesus risen

is played out in my walk with Him

and I am a child of God

Where do you keep your Jesus?

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I used to see the world in terms of "Christian" and "secular".  I thought that everything fit neatly into its own category.  Then I met Eileen.

There was something about her from the start, something... different.  It must be why I forced my normally shy self to not only join her aerobics class, but to speak with her as well.  I looked forward to the two mornings a week that I would stay after class just to say, "Hi".

Eileen has such a love for the Lord that it shines!  Through her prayers with the class, her insights on the devotionals she read and her genuine love for everyone, I began to see how to let Jesus into my everyday life.  Watching her, I learned that God wants even the mundane issues in our lives to be consecrated to Him.  My life will never be the same.

* * * * * * * * * *

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

            Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)

Where do you draw the line?  Do you tell Jesus that parts of your life are "off limits"?  Does He go with you to church but not to work?  Is He allowed in the house only at mealtimes?  Or have you opened all the doors of your heart to His light and love?  Won't you do that today?

Father, I know You never intended for us to divide our lives into separate compartments.  Jesus, I want to know You more fully.  I want You to take over every aspect of my life.  Holy Spirit, work within me that the light of your love might be a beacon to others.

© 1999

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