Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could be carefree like when we were little kids? My students make it their personal mission every day to get one of the three blue chairs we have in the classroom. It seems because these chairs are different than the other burgundy chairs, they are deemed somehow "magical" or more special. One little guy this week even called himself "the chosen one" when he happened to luck out and get a blue chair for the day. Funny what we prioritized or worried about back then, seems so trivial now. Stress is relative they say, yet somehow as adults we long for the "good old days" when life just seemed well, a whole lot simpler. It is easy to feel overwhelmed on a daily basis. This is why the Bible clearer instructs us to seek help to carry our burdens. In 1 Peter 5:7 ESV it says to "Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." This is good news because the heaviness that you feel ... that weight in your chest that makes it hard to breathe... does not have to be handled alone. You can share it! Cast your anxieties on himWhy do we try to go it alone when it is clearly not necessary or part of God's plan for us? Think of your worries or stress like a very heavy backpack. You will never feel relief by ignoring it, denying it, covering it up or believing the lie that dealing with that heaviness is just the way it is going to be for you, forever and ever AMEN! You only truly get relief from that heavy burden when you lay. it. down. Where you lay it down though, is key. Putting it at the foot of your bed, or at the front door only to be picked up again and again, makes no sense. Instead, I encourage you to lay it at the foot of the cross. Jesus took all our anxiety, stress, needs and brokenness upon himself when he died for us on the cross. He has it all handled and he will help us manage and solve our problems when we partner with him. He cares for youGod's love is beyond anything we can imagine. No love on earth can even remotely compare. He loves us with an agape love, which is unconditional. There is NOTHING you could do that would cause God to love you any less. He is ALWAYS ready and willing to welcome you with open arms. You are loved. You are chosen. You are valued. If you are full of anxiety or have a heavy burden, come to Jesus. He will help you and love you with a love beyond your comprehension. Tuck that in your heart today. Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you that your word instructs us to cast all our cares on you. You have big shoulders, and you can handle it. Help us to trust you and fully comprehend how wide, how long, how high and how deep, your love truly is for us. In Jesus' name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana
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One of my favourite songs when I was a child was Jesus Loves Me. The words, though simple, share a very important message, especially the line that states how we are weak, but he is strong. It is truly impossible to do life in our own strength and I for one am so grateful to be able to rely on my heavenly father daily to see me through. In 2 Timothy 4:17 it states that: The Lord will stand with you and give you strength. Let's look closer at this verse together. He stands with usWhen we are going through hard times, it is so easy to feel very alone. We may FEEL alone, but as believers, the Bible tells us that Jesus stands with us in life no matter what comes our way. Some people who we thought were friends let us down when the hard times come. They are only human and can disappoint us. Jesus, however, stands with us, holding our hand, reassuring us that he is not going anywhere. With Christ we are truly NEVER alone. He gives us strengthWhen we are at our weakest, God steps in. The Bible says his mercies are new every morning. He gives us what we need when we need it. We just need to ask. There are so many days I feel like I am running on empty. I am tired, overwhelmed and unmotivated, yet when I pray, the Lord empowers me to meet the demands of the day. He imparts supernatural strength. He can do that for you too. He delights in helping all of us and assisting us as his dearly loved children. When the hard times come, be reassured of these two promises: he is standing right beside you and he will give you the strength you lack to persevere. These are truly precious and reassuring words to cherish. Tuck that in your heart today! Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your faithfulness and your promise to stand together with us when the storms of life roll in. Thank you that you have also promised in your word to provide the strength we need when we are weary. May we draw on that support and fully appreciate the faithful friend we have in you. In Jesus' name, Amen Sending you a virtual hug, Dana
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