Embrace Life!

I found my devotional this morning humorous. Sometimes, I just can't help but laugh at some of our words used in our different versions of the Bible. For example, this morning's passage:

Mark 11:22-25
Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake' — no shuffling or shilly-shallying — and it's as good as done. That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive — only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins." (from THE MESSAGE)

I like the choice of the words, "no shuffling or shilly-shallying." In other words, "It will happen!" The word of God is awesome. Read and enjoy it. Enjoy your time with God. A devotional life does not have to be dull or boring. As Jesus said, "Embrace this God-life." Enjoy life. It's not always, meant to be serious. I can't imagine Jesus without a sense of humor.