Continue in Him.

And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. - I John 2:28

For the past week or more I have been slowly reading small portions of the bible and finding one thought to focus on. Kind of a Lectio Divina type of thing, but Dave Reiss-afied. When one idea sticks with me I try to pray though it. I also write that one idea on my hand. I try to reflect on that thought through-out, looking at my hand to remind me. It helps me, though I need to use a better pen. It's pretty much gone after a few hand washings.

This morning the I was only able to get though 1 verse (above). It reminded me to continue in Him (Jesus Christ). I know that life offers many road. It's not just two roads that diverged in the woods, but continual divergence. So when we come to the crossroads every few inches of our life, we need to continue in Him. Choose the path of Jesus, not whatever choices the world throws at us. I know I way to often choose other paths way to often.

The cool thing about as we continue in Him is that it makes us confident and unashamed. Two things I know I can always use.

Next time you see me, ask me what's on my hand.