Open Your Heart

Posted by aLv|N (Melbourne, Australia) on 6 March 2008 in People & Portraits.

How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the Father with his fears. He modeled the words of Psalm 56:3: "When I am afraid, I will trust You" Do the same with yours. Don't avoid life's Gardens of Gethsemane, Enter them. Just don't enter them alone. And while there, be honest. Pounding the ground is permitted. Tears are allowed. And if you sweat blood, you won't be the first. Do what Jesus did, open you heart.

And be specific. Jesus was. "Take away this cup" he prayed [Luke 22:42]. give God the number of the flight. Tell him the length of the speech. Share the details of the job transfer. He has plenty of time. He also has plenty of compassion.

He doesn't think you fears are foolish or silly. He won't tell you to "buck up" or "get tough". He's been where you are. He knows how you feel.

And he knows what you need...