"But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. " -John 16: 32-33
That's refreshing.
In a world of turmoil, emotions, and fear, that's refreshing.
Everyone has those dark, depressing, scary moments. The ones when you just get in bed at night, close your eyes and say, "God, please."
It echo's whatever is on your heart. Whatever you're struggling with. Whatever you're hurting for. Whatever you're pain.
But God gives us the chance to get in bed at night, close our eyes and say, "God, please," and then feel the effects of his love and peace washing over us.
Because just like it Jesus says in John 16, "I am not alone, for my father is with me." We can worry all we want to, but God has everything exactly like it's supposed to be .
You know, I've been reading a lot this week about sacrificing yourself to God, submitting to His will and making sure He is the center of what you do.
And after reading those words above, and knowing that Jesus gave up his life so we won't have it so bad down here on earth, I want to do everything in my power to be as much like Him as I possibly can. I want to be as close to him as possible.
Because God said, "here Jessica, I know you've messed up--you definitely have your faults--but that's ok, because I love you and no matter what you do, you are NEVER alone. I'm always here."
That's amazing. And just as quickly as I type these words, I'm going to mess up again. And He'll forgive me again. That's something I don't deserve.
But I have it.
SO, THANK YOU, GOD! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Next time you’re feeling alone or upset, think about the fact that Jesus is always there to hold your hand, and say, "Come here. You're going to be just fine. Because I have amazing things for you, so don't you worry. It might be tough now, but it won't last. I promise. I'll never leave you."
That's refreshing.
That's refreshing.
In a world of turmoil, emotions, and fear, that's refreshing.
Everyone has those dark, depressing, scary moments. The ones when you just get in bed at night, close your eyes and say, "God, please."
It echo's whatever is on your heart. Whatever you're struggling with. Whatever you're hurting for. Whatever you're pain.
But God gives us the chance to get in bed at night, close our eyes and say, "God, please," and then feel the effects of his love and peace washing over us.
Because just like it Jesus says in John 16, "I am not alone, for my father is with me." We can worry all we want to, but God has everything exactly like it's supposed to be .
You know, I've been reading a lot this week about sacrificing yourself to God, submitting to His will and making sure He is the center of what you do.
And after reading those words above, and knowing that Jesus gave up his life so we won't have it so bad down here on earth, I want to do everything in my power to be as much like Him as I possibly can. I want to be as close to him as possible.
Because God said, "here Jessica, I know you've messed up--you definitely have your faults--but that's ok, because I love you and no matter what you do, you are NEVER alone. I'm always here."
That's amazing. And just as quickly as I type these words, I'm going to mess up again. And He'll forgive me again. That's something I don't deserve.
But I have it.
SO, THANK YOU, GOD! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Next time you’re feeling alone or upset, think about the fact that Jesus is always there to hold your hand, and say, "Come here. You're going to be just fine. Because I have amazing things for you, so don't you worry. It might be tough now, but it won't last. I promise. I'll never leave you."
That's refreshing.
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