The Power of Aha Moments with Jesus: What Gets in the Way?

Have you ever experienced those life-changing 'aha' moments with Jesus? You know, those times when He speaks directly to your heart and mind, shedding new light on a situation or issue that has been plaguing you. For many of us, these moments are some of the most precious and transformative we experience in our walk with God.

Or, if you haven't heard of this thing called 'Triad,' you might be wondering what I'm talking about. A Triad is a structured group of three people who meet up on a regular basis to practice listening prayer together. If you're currently part of a Triad, I'd guess you're nodding along with me right now, possibly with a big smile on your face as you think of your own Triad experiences.

During these gatherings, I can honestly bank on having at least one, if not many, 'aha' moments every time. Talk about a place where those 'aha' moments have happened! Pondering this led me to think of one of the places I consistently make room for meeting Jesus: when meeting with my Triad.

So, if 'aha' moments with Jesus are the best, why don't we experience more of them? I realize it's not Him – it's us. Every time I make time to hang out with Him, I have an 'aha' moment. When I'm listening to a friend talk, or a sermon, or praying with someone and Jesus comes through and says something that opens us up to an entirely new way of looking at the situation. Or when I'm reading through a story in the Gospels and He makes something become real.

These are the times He says what might be the simplest thing – something we already know, but at that very time, we need to hear it, and it rocks our world! But even as I type that, I have to ask myself: 'If I love 'aha' moments with Jesus more than anything, what gets in the way of having them?'

From experience, I know that whenever I intentionally hang out with Jesus, I always have an 'aha' moment. And honestly, I don't think there's anything better than those moments. They're life-changing, and they remind us that God is always speaking to us, guiding us, and leading us closer to Himself.

So, what gets in the way of having these precious 'aha' moments with Jesus? Is it busyness? Distractions? Lack of intentionality in our prayer lives? Whatever the reason, I encourage you to make time for God and seek out those Triads or other opportunities to meet Him. You never know when He'll speak directly to your heart and mind, giving you an 'aha' moment that will change your life forever.

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