As I went to check my blog page, I realized I haven't blogged in almost two months! I didn't mean for that to happen. I started off strong, had lots of good intentions. But sadly, like many things, I got busy with life. Hauling two kids to and from doctors appointments/sports activities, shopping and planning for the holidays, working, writing and trying to squeeze enough out of the day to get some housework done (I confess, its never very high on my priority list).
We have a tendency to do that with our relationships as well. We start off strong, investing a lot of time and energy. Then, something happens where we don't talk for a week, maybe a sickness or a vacation. That one week turns into two. We get so caught up in our own lives that its months before we realize we haven't heard from this friend, or made an effort to contact them ourselves. Some relationships can stand the test of time, picking up months or years later right where you left off, but many do not. We can all think of friendships that died of neglect.
There is one friendship that will never die no matter how long its been since we lasted talked. He is always eagerly awaiting with outstreched arms. He is never hurt or bitter or judgemental. But he does long for our attention. Jesus, our creator, wants to have that relationship with us. Not just a casual "hi, how're you today," relationship. He wants to hear about our day, our joys and our fears. That's all prayer is, talking with an intimate friend. Don't let another day go by before you contact your friend, Jesus, after all He has been waiting for you all your life.
And by the way, go call that friend you haven't heard from in a while and rekindle that friendship!
