“You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you. “But remember the root command: Love one another.
John 15:16-17 The Message
The last few days or so, I’ve really focused on this God and Jesus as a friend. I’ve greeted them each morning with a “Hello Friend!” And it has made me smile every time. Partly because it seemed a little weird, but also because it made me happy to share my morning with them in this way.
Did you think of them as friends this week? I was reminded of my “childish Dear God” prayers and I found my continuous conversations, though not yet to continuous, coming back to me.
As I’d walk by the window and see the sunrise, I’d think “what a beautiful day this going to be! Thank you, Friend!” Or when I’d think of my grown kids out living their lives without me, I’d think, “O Friend, please watch over them and keep them safe.”
I walked with God at the zoo this week, a sort of garden, when a friend and I visited. God was there with us, and in us. God was definitely in my friend as she looked with awe and wonder at each enclosure of animals. God was in the little girl on the sky lift singing for all to hear, animals and humans alike, “dashing through the snow…” God was all over the place, and spending this time together just filled me with joy!
I found myself often in quiet contemplation, or maybe it was just quiet joy, as I walked with my friends this week at the zoo, over dinner, on the phone, letting the dogs out… my goal for this lent is finding Jesus again and I think I am well on my way!
I’m finding myself more focused and in the moment, I find myself silencing my phone when with friends and family so I can be fully present. (Though, I did forget to do this at the zoo… baby steps)
I feel that perhaps these are lessons my friend, Jesus, is teaching me. Lessons I definitely need to put into practice in my life.
I’m sure on this journey, there will be lots more lessons. Jesus was, after all, the greatest teacher.
So, in my childlike fashion…
Dear teacher,
It’s me again, with my friends. Thank you for walking with us this week and for teaching us these quiet lessons of life and love. I can’t wait to experience more lessons this week!
Love,
Sherri and friends
Until Next time… ♥️
Simply Sherri 
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