What if...

This morning it is a snow day in Traverse City and my youngest snuggled up for an extra "sleep-in"  first thing this morning. I asked him what he was thinking about. He said that he was thinking about the song "What If God Was One Of Us".  It made me stop and think, yeah, what if He was?

I quickly turned my sights to how we might all be on better behavior if we knew He was sitting with us. Likely, each and every day we would arm ourselves with nicer words, better actions and deep knowledge that we were protected.

I have always loved the analogy of imagining God sitting in an arm chair in my living room. I kind of have a stately one right now and I can just see His soft robe lingering over the armrest. For some reason Jesus looks like Mel Gibson to me- couldn't be from a movie , eh? I have always liked long dark hair and blue eyes.  Funny how we put God into human perspective when we need to relate.

So what if God was one of us? Part of the song talks about Him "trying to make his way home", on a bus. So simple, yet I can relate. Being ordinary, being extra ordinary.

Each and every day we get a do over. Today I am going to imagine Jesus hanging out in jammies with us on a snow day and perhaps chatting with us about His day at the dinner table. I wonder what His perspective would be on how I love my husband, kids, friends and neighbors. If I did, I am sure I would say "yes" more often, initiate a bit more and soak in beauty without
hesitation.

Today let's imagine that God is in our midst. However, you imagine Him.