For all of us, it is difficult to face pain and need in our lives. In the past we tried to avoid such things by whatever means we could. We ran away. We hid in addiction. We lied and manipulated in order to survive what was going on inside of us. Today, rather than operating in our panicked, self-directed will, our loving God invites us to take a leap of faith and bring our problems to Him, seek His solutions, and follow His guidance.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
What troubling need do we have right now? Are we afraid to approach God and tell Him about it? Of course, God already knows about our need, but He wants us to come to Him without shame or fear, and ask Him to meet the need. What is holding us back? Maybe years of rejection by those around us have convinced us that our need isn't important, that we're not worth the bother, but that isn't what God says. In our time of need God invites us to come boldly to Him and we will get the help He is so ready to give.
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:16 NLT)
We may not have had a choice about the hurt we’ve already endured in the past, but, we do have a choice to invite Jesus to come into our lives, be our Saviour, and care for us. It takes a leap of faith to change our thought patterns and behaviour to match what God says. However, surrendering all that we are and hope to be to the care of God, is a courageous leap worth taking.
Prayer: Lord Jesus we come to you today and surrender our will and our lives into your care. Help us to take a leap of faith and apply Your solutions to the pain and need in our lives. Help us to totally submit to Your ways. AMEN
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