What if God were here

I was thinking today about how things would change if I pictured Jesus standing next to me as I went about my day. When I was in high school I saw a skit that depicted this idea. The teenager had Jesus following him around and he of course changed what he would normally do and say because Jesus was right there. The thing is though, Jesus is always right here. He is always with us. Most of the time I forget the reality of this truth. He can be a constant source of strength to make the choice to do the right thing, to say the kind thing, to turn the other cheek. I was thinking in terms of relationships with the people around us, how it would change how we speak to others if we remembered God is listening. That He loves that person so much, that He sent His Son to die for that person as well as us. Would we choose to let an injustice slide instead of rise to the challenge? Would we choose to give love in the face of anger? Could we have the strength to love when it’s not returned? I think that is the most shining example of God’s love…. When flawed imperfect people choose to love beyond human ability, to love with God’s love. There is no way other than through Christ. It’s a choice. God gives us all the tools we need to make the choice, to choose love, hope and peace. I pray that I will choose these daily and remember God is here….. Right here with me always.