We are in the middle of the work week; nothing like a message of comfort and reassurance to act as our spiritual booster shot to bolster sagging energies.
Life can and will bring troubles and pain to us. How we respond them makes the difference. We can stand with our own two feet planted firmly and take them on, blow by blow or we can turn to Jesus and trust that He has already taken the blows for us. We can react and go off half cocked (not sure what that really means) or we can act in a consistent manner of turning to Christ. I have walked the road where life was a series of reactions and jerk-knee responses; crisis management was all I knew. Now, I choose to turn to the One and Only. I now KNOW better and nothing else will do!
Through Christ, we have access to God's throne of grace. When we cry out to Jesus to save us (when we finally admit we can't save ourselves) the doors of heaven open, and we are ushered into the throne room. We are welcome because Jesus, our intercessor, gives us access to the God of all creation. Jesus walked where we walk, He knows our weaknesses. Jesus was tempted just as we are; though remained sinless and one with the Father. He invites us to follow in His steps. His death and resurrection make it possible for us to receive mercy and grace at all times. So, rather than sitting alone in our pain, outside this wonderful place where we are always accepted, we should run through the open doors, straight into the presence of our Father.
‘Hi, Daddy (Father, Abba), I’m home!’ This should be out battle cry, not ‘I am human, hear me roar!’
Kiss a baby, call an old friend, take a bubble bath, whatever makes you feel special and pampered. But above all else, take time to thank the Lord and snuggle in His arms. THAT'S when you really feel special and protected.
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