Being Real with Yourself and GOD

Being Real with Yourself and GOD

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve."(NIV)

             It is not always easy to open up to people about your problems. A cashier at a grocery store may ask, “How are you doing today?” Your response may normally be, “I am doing fine.” Even if you weren’t, you would not be so fast to download all your problems onto the cashier because after all, even though she/he may have been courteous enough to ask as part of their job, they really do not want to know that your kid threw up all over the car seat, your husband just filed for divorce, your doctor told you that you have kidney stones, and your bank just threatened to repossess your car. No, we live through life putting on the mask of all being well when in many cases, many of us may be moments from a total meltdown. So, what are you to do?

            Jesus gave us an answer to this problem written within the pages of His word. Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (NIV) We are to go to Jesus and lay all of our worries on Him. See, the good that about talking to Jesus is that He never gets tired of listening. If you go to people all the time about your problems, they may soon start avoiding you and run in the opposite direction. This, however, is quite opposite of what Jesus does. He never runs away but He runs towards you and you learn to rely solely on Him. 

            There are times when we try to bury our problems and think that if we live in denial, the problems will go away and yet, they never do. This is why so many people turn to drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, and even become shopaholics because they are trying to use temporary solutions to major problems. Nevertheless, we never have to bury them with Jesus. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV) Jesus has His hands out to take control of all of our problems. His hands never get full. He can handle yours, mine, a person’s problems in Africa all the way to Alaska. He is a multi-tasker who is able to help us to deal with all that ails us mentally, physically and beyond. Why not try Jesus today? Worrying will never get you anywhere but allowing Jesus to take the wheel will bring you peace, joy, and rest for your soul.