Bennett (the Lead Pastor at CTK) had a great message on Sunday. He coined the term “treadmill religion” and it got me thinking that so many times we add all this stuff to Jesus when it really is only about Him PERIOD. We run on our treadmill of good things and never get anywhere.

Jesus and I read my Bible for 8 straight days.
Jesus and I prayed today.
Jesus and I tithed.
Jesus and I went to church.
Jesus and I’m a good husband.
Jesus and I….

Bennett said the gospel is about PAYMENT not PERFORMANCE. Such a great statement. Easy for me in the fact that I’m a minimalist by nature. I naturally reduce things to the lowest possible point. It’s hard for me due to the fact that I can be so competitive. Just “Jesus” can be so easy. Sometimes I want it to be harder. But that’s only so I can look good.

A good friend of mine posted on Treadmill Religion too. Check it out here.

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