I remember as a child learning the difference between something I need and something I want. It’s a lesson I’m passing on to my daughter, although our opinions of need vs. want are not always the same. Go figure.
I imagine the same conversations between me and God. And I have a feeling our opinions of what I need are often different as well.
God knows our needs. But when I’m caught up in the pressures of each day, I’m often focused in the wrong direction. I’m looking at the demands of the day—what I have to provide, what issues I can fix, how many things I can get done at once. But what I need is less of me. I need more of Him.
Don’t get me wrong, the demands each of us face in our lives are very real. He knows that and He promises to provide for us. Many times that will be in ways we don’t recognize.
“Each of us can get to the point where we are worn out stewing over how God will provide for us. But when we come to the end of ourselves, Jesus…calls. 'Come away with Me,' He says. 'Find a quiet place with Me. Rest here with Me.'” –Sheila Walsh, The Shelter of God’s Promises
Jesus offers us rest when we’re so tired we can’t think straight anymore.
He offers us time away with Him when we need the worldly pressures lifted from our shoulders.
Although I shouldn’t, I think sometimes I need to give myself permission to escape and let other things wait, while I allow myself time to recharge with Jesus.
I want one-on-one time with Jesus to be a priority in my life. But I’ll be honest with you…I need to work on it. A lot.
I could name plenty of excuses, but I won’t, because it doesn’t matter what they are.
When I don’t spend time with Him, I miss out on His provisions. Provisions I need to get through the day—His rest, His strength, His energy, His patience, His peace. The list goes on.
Jesus promises to provide what I need daily, but to enjoy it, I need to go to Him and let Him take care of me—spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus! Philippians 4:19 CEV
Do you find it easy or difficult to get away with Jesus? To put life aside for awhile and let Him take care of you and provide for you?
In Christ,
In Christ,
Laura
Linking up with Sharing His Beauty, On Your Heart Tuesday, Just Write, Soli Deo Gloria, Word Filled Wednesday, God-Bumps and God-Incidences, Walk with Him Wednesdays, Unwrapping His Promises, and Women Living Well Wednesday.
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