Does Jesus care…

Does Jesus care…

If my house fits my Instagram aesthetic so that it fits well into a small grid to attract the notice of others online?

Then why do I?

If my outfits match the current trends so that I can gain the nod of approval from culture and look the part I want to be playing?

Then why do I?

If those who come into my home come away with an elevated view of my skills, abilities, and appearance?

Then why do I?

If my children look, act, and speak in a way that reflects well on my reputation so that others can be kept oblivious to the reality of what life with small children is like?

Then why do I?

If I’m up to speed on the latest thoughts from influencers and strangers in my Instagram feed so that I can relate well and produce similar content for others to enjoy?

Then why do I?

Does Jesus care…

If I dress with gratitude in my heart each day and acknowledge His provision, looking at the gifts that have been given more than the things that I might lack?

Then why don’t I?

If I welcome in the people who might intimidate me to my dining room and show them Christ’s love regardless of what they may think of me?

Then why don’t I?

If I cultivate an atmosphere of love and grace within my home regardless of the simplicity and inconveniences I have become all too familiar with?

Then why don’t I?

If I am well acquainted with His truth and daily fueled by what is pleasing to Him, keeping a watchful guard at the thoughts I think and the messages I engage with through entertainment and culture?

Then why don’t I?

If my children are seen as daily opportunities to cast myself upon Him, trusting that He has provided all that I need for every situation?

Then why don’t I?

Oh, that my heart would be more aligned with Christ’s. That I would be free of the self-inflicted burdens that I was never meant to bear and instead walk with joy and grace down the road He has so perfectly made for me.