Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He gives us the greatest gift anyone can give us, eternal life and forgiveness of sins. But believe it or not, He gives us something that will make our life here easier to bear, and that is His friendship. He is never too busy to listen to your prayers, your doubts, your fears and frustrations. He is always ready to listen and if you hear His sweet voice in the night hours when you can't sleep because you are burdened down with care and problems, you have received the gift of His friendship. There's no one on earth that can releave your worried mind like Jesus can. There are no solutions in the bottom of a wine bottle, or in drugs. They only cloud your perceptions and confuse you even further. Tomorrow you'll wake up with a headache from the alcohol, and looking for another drink to wipe out the problems. Or if you have chosen drugs, you might not wake up at all. If you have problems that overwhelm you, don't turn to partial fixes. They only drown your problems for a little while. But if you turn to Jesus, lay bare your soul and confess that you need His help, He will be there so fast you'll think you're dreaming. Jesus is love and peace and friendship. He counsels the lonely, mends the broken, and carries the ones unable to walk any further. His stripes heal us. The crown of thorns left marks that time will not erase. He bore all of it for you. He died for you. You are important to Him, of extreme value. He loves you tonight when you are alone, perhaps crying, feeling alone and desperate. He is the waymaker. He is expert at opening doors that lead to growth and resolution of problems. There are many pathways in life. Many different beliefs, many things to consider. But I don't know of a more beautiful story than the story of Calvary. God incarnate hanging on a cross to save the world of sinners and castaways.
I know whereof I speak. Jesus spoke to me at the tender age of 12 and asked me in the quiet of a beautiful Sunday morning if I needed a friend. I could not deny that I did. I felt alone, discouraged, friendless, and confused and yes, I needed a friend like Jesus. Someone to take me by the hand and walk with me down the path that would lead me safely home. I have never regretted that decision, and He has been closer than a brother to me. He has never turned away from me, and has at times let me wander to other pastures to see what they were about. But I always return to my first love, Jesus. He is tender hearted and not happy when his sheep stray, but He has a way of reaching us that others don't. He said "My sheep know my voice and none other will they follow." He may let me wander into other pastures, but he has the faith in me that I will learn what I need to learn and will return to the one who saved me. I cannot deny Him even if I wanted to. I am 65 years old and I really do know whereof I speak. I have felt His love and devotion and nothing else can satisfy like His Holy presence.
Tonight if you are reading this, I hope you will take me seriously and do one thing; try to tell Him your story and see if you don't feel releaved. He is patient, loving and kind and He wants to help you if you'll let Him. One thing you must remember, He is not pushy. He will wait for you to call on Him. He gives you the liberty of asking Him to be your friend. He depends on people just like me who know He's real, to relay that message to those who are without the circle of His love and redemption. If you have the world, but lose your own soul....do you think there's anything worth that? Your riches can't save you. Your fine home or your new car or your fancy clothes or.....a milion other posessions, can't save your soul. Only one Person can do that, our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.
I'll leave you with this thought: There are people, Christians, who know Jesus, that are praying tonight for the lost and forsaken. If you're one of those who are lost tonight, just know there are people all over the world praying for you and for your soul. Trust someone tonight; trust Jesus.
Amen! We are two of the same. I too have felt God's presence with me at a young age. And even though I wandered and fell into a dark place his light was always there waiting for me to pick it up so that he could show me the way! He never left me I left him, but I am back full force and I feel that he is using me to touch others as you do as well! Keep up the "good" work. P.S. Jack said that we would have a lot in common :)
ReplyDeleteI thanked Jack for recommending my site. I still haven't mastered the trait of promoting my sites, but I am very glad you dropped in for a read. I was feeling last night that it was hopeless to keep on posting because it seemed nobody was really that interested, and then today, you're here. It may just be the sign I've been waiting for. God works in His own time and in His own Holy ways to unite people together. Where there are two on the same path, and one should fall, the other one can help them back up. I have had a heck of a fight on my hands to keep on "Keepin On", but I will persevere and maybe reach a few that really need to hear what I have to say. Thank you for your kind words, and yes I do think we have a lot in common. I try to post every day, but sometimes it is every other day. I am glad you liked what you read because it means the world to me. Jesus has always been my best friend, and He is the big brother I was looking for. If you have anything to contribute feel free to say what you feel. I am not thin skinned and will give consideration to lots of constructive criticism. Thanks again,
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Bonnie
I put a link to your site on mine. I hope that it helps :)
DeleteThanks! I'm sure it will do wonders! Very kind and thoughtful of you. I am getting ready at the moment to post a new one. Part of it came to me last night. I feel a lot of people think that God is in some other dimension and that we can't reach Him. It never occurs to a lot of folks that God lives in them. I find such comfort knowing He lives in my soul and am eager to pass it along. Thanks again! Talk with you later.
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