Just Believe

"Do not fear, just believe." - Mark 5:36

Easier said than done, right? It doesn't have to be. I love it when Jesus commands us to not do something that is so ingrained in our nature to show us that He is so much bigger. Here He tells us not to fear, and let me tell you, I'm scared of everything! I can spend all morning being worried and afraid of all the things that can possibly go wrong! But if He orders us not to be afraid, it's because we really shouldn't be. It's as clear as Thou Shall Not Steal…you can just not be scared. Instantly, it's like Jesus took us off a tight rope and set our feet firmly on the ground. So if He has taken away all the insecurity and instead commands us to believe, He has taken away the negative from our lives and replaced it with blessings.

"To fear" and "to believe" are both words that require action - we must follow His command and do away with the fear that holds us back and choose to believe in the goodness that awaits us in Jesus. You really need to close your physical eyes that show you all your obstacles and instead open your eyes of faith.

Today's Prayer:
My God, thank You for being so good and letting me know that I should never fear for You take care of me. Help me to close my eyes and just trust in Your promises! In Your Name we pray, Amen.

The Worth of a Believer

"I know your worth; I have opened a door before you, which nobody can close, because you have kept my Word and have not renounced me, in spite of your lack of power." - Revelations 3:8

You know, nothing is as soothing as being with close friends and family, the people that really know you even though it might seem like nobody else appreciates you. Chief among the people on your side is Jesus Christ. In this passage, Jesus is saying that no matter what anyone thinks about you, or what they say about you to your face or behind your back, He knows you and loves you for who you are. He knows what you're worth to God. He also knows your weaknesses and how you struggle at times to do what He wants of you, but the point is that you try. That's why He has promised a great reward for you, a door He has opened that no one and nothing can close. This is the care the Lord has taken for you, even in your weak condition and lack of faith at times. So remember, when you're down, don't feel appreciated or are struggling, Jesus loves you as you are and is waiting to show you that door that He has opened for you.

Today's Prayer:
Thank You Jesus for loving me as I am with all my flaws and defects. I pray that You always give me the courage to stay firm in You day after day. In Your Name we pray, Amen.