Scripture
Hebrews 4:16
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
What do you do when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or emotional? Some people eat. Others sleep. Some exercise (yeah -I wish that were me! lol). Some get depressed. Others scream.
What about you? You do something. Everyone does something. God tells us one thing we can do when we feel emotional. He says, “Draw near to the throne of grace.” Just in case you’re wondering, the best way to do this is to pray.
Sometimes it’s helpful to ask someone to pray with you, especially when you don’t feel like praying. I have been encouraging our kiddos to pray for one another during this isolation time. And God promises that when we pray we will “receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
This means He will strengthen us in the exact way and at the exact time that we need. He doesn’t tell us exactly what He does or even how He does it. He just says we will receive His mercy and find His strengthening grace. But if you are like me, sometimes I think God is frustrated with how needy and emotional I can get. But that’s not true. He is not tired of our asking Him for help. In fact, the verse right before this one says, “We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses.” That means it is impossible for Jesus to be unmoved by our needs. He can’t resist us. He gives in to our need for Him every time. And this makes sense when we remember that on His Cross and at His Tomb He took care of our biggest need…even before we ever asked.
Reflection & Application:
When was the last time you were a bit emotional and out of control?
What did you do to try and bring yourself back to peace?
How do you usually imagine Jesus responding to your neediness?
Find your “happy place” this week and spend sometime with our Lord and Savior, reading His word and praying about your day.
Prayer:
Father God, your grace is sufficient for me for every moment of every day. Thank you for never giving up on me and loving me where I am. Strengthen me with your love and grace to be a rock for you here. In Jesus’ powerful name – Amen!