In the wee hours of this last night, I sat rocking my sick babe, trying desperately to get her some relief through rest. As she settled in to sleep, I gently placed her in her crib, but when her little body felt my arms drift away, she let out a cry of protest. I quickly scooped her up, and cuddled her close, and whispered, “It’s okay that you need me because I’m here.”
As the words left my mouth, I felt an echo in my heart as I remembered the words of my Savior written in Matthew,
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matt. 11:28 ESV
So often, we want to appear strong. We want to handle the challenges, difficulties, and battles of life on our own. We don’t want to be vulnerable or show weakness.
But Christ’s words to us, remind us that with Him, there is no need to hide.
Are you weary? He is here. Are you lonely? He is here. Are you overwhelmed? Anxious? Discouraged? Depressed? He. Is. Here. He is not ashamed of your need for Him. He is not disappointed. He will not turn away from you. He is waiting for you to call out for Him.
You don’t have to put on an act in front of Jesus.
It’s okay that you need Him, because He’s here.
A Peace of My Mind 