Turning a new page

Well, Daniel is over.

This second half was completely overwhelming and downright convicting. The intensity that Daniel's prayer life displays is one that I wish I could claim. Daniel was so consistent and urgent with his prayers that he received such preferrential treatment as Michael (the angel) leaving a battle to come and answer his questions. I was convicted about my own prayer life through this study. Reading a bit each morning is great. I want to stay in His Word. But how often do I really pray? Meals, bedtime, frustrating moments, yes. But throughout the day? Urgently? For others? For wisdom? What kind of prayer life can I claim? When I get to heaven, will I be surprised at God's nature or will I already have a hint of it because of my close relationship with Him here on earth?

And this morning, I started a new study. It's a 90-day study into the life and Person of Jesus Christ. I'm so excited. I was in tears this morning at the prospect of falling in love all over again with my Savior. My head knows that He loves me. But I want my heart to start feeling it again. I want to feel intentionally loved with every ounce of my being.

And most of all, I want my kids to look at my relationship with Jesus and covet it for themselves.

I'm anxious for Jesus to open my eyes in this study and I'd encourage anyone reading this to find a great study for the summer time. What great opportunities now to sit outside and commune with Jesus while your kids are playing at the park. Or bring His Word down to the lake and talk with Him. Use the spring weather to your advantage as a jumpstart to a new relationship with Him!