Can Jesus Be Trusted As A Higher Power?
The Bible is a wonderful source of support for us and tells us of many situations where Jesus showed compassion to those He encountered. As we turn to Jesus, we can be sure that He will exhibit the same kindness and support to us.
One day a man came to Jesus and asked him to help his young son. He said to Jesus, “Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22b-24 NLT)
When we face our powerlessness and the unmanageability of our lives, we can begin the process of recovery by asking Jesus to help us have faith in Him, just like the man did who needed help for his son. Jesus set the son free and restored him to his father. God awaits an invitation from us to restore the loving relationship with Him that He planned for us from the beginning of time.
Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:28-29 NIV)
As we begin to trust in Jesus and His unfailing love for us, we will come to realize how God truly meant life to be lived.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I am powerless over my dependency and my life is unmanageable. I come to You and ask for Your help to believe that a Power greater that myself could restore me to sanity and new life. Just like the father of the boy I pray, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Amen
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