“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
John 1:1-5, 14a NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.1.1-14.NIV
Dear God, Thank you for the Word becoming flesh. It’s not just a “get out of hell pass”. God became flesh, lived and walked among people, and experienced human emotions. It still amazes me, Father, that you loved the people of the world so much that You would send Your one and only Son to be an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Just think of it! A Creator loved His creation so much, that rather than let us suffer for eternity, You allowed Your Son to suffer a little while. Although, it feels like to me that God having to come to Earth is a punishment for God. You don’t see it that way. You see it as You giving Your loved ones a gift. Humanity definitely got the better end of that deal. Now, we are able to remain with You, even after we die. You guide us through our troubles. You can empathize with us, because You were one of us. Lord, please be real to me, like You were real to Your disciples. You talked with them, ate with them, cried with them, laughed with them, and healed them. Lord, please heal me, too. Tomorrow is my eye doctor appointment. I am so ready for this eye to be healthy enough where I can wear my lenses again. I am tired of not being able to be independent. I have enjoyed spending extra time with You because I haven’t been able to drive myself anywhere. I feel like I have been a burden to others, even though they said that they were glad to help. You have helped me sketch out some next steps, and now, I am chomping at the bit to execute the steps. I know that I may have planned everything all wrong. but I know that You will correct me as gently as possible if I did. Please, help me to walk alongside of You, now, as Your disciples did when You were here. Life is so much better when I follow You than when I go with my own instincts. Thank You for holding me upright and caring for me. I love You. Amen.
Journey with Monica 