Dear Friend Who Is Battling Lies: Hold on to Truth
By Debbie McDaniel
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Often, we can be our own worst enemy. We struggle with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, in parenting, in our marriages, in work, from the past to our present. We “instant replay” all of our mistakes in our hearts, in our minds. We feel like we’re not enough, we can’t get it all done. And the world can be really great at reminding us most days where we fall short. The enemy whispers his lies of defeat. He’s done it since the beginning of time. He’s a manipulator and deceiver. He’ll attack when we’re already down. He watches for our every weakness.
Comparison seeps in.
Feelings of being overwhelmed.
We sink right into that downward spiral of defeat and despair.
And, you may know the story well.
I do too.
But we don’t have to stay stuck there.
Dear friends in Christ, who work so hard, serve faithfully, love well, and make endless sacrifices for those you care about...
For those who don't always feel like you get it right, who struggle with guilt, insecurity, or deep feelings of failure...
God sees you.
He knows the burdens you carry.
He's aware of how you've tried so hard to be strong for those you love.He understands the pain you've faced and even without uttering a word, He knows.
He gets it, and you, and me too.
In our weakness, He is strong.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Come to Him, bring all that's on your heart and mind. He promises to give rest and peace. He's never asked us to carry it all. He doesn't expect us to be perfect and strong through our own strength.
But right smack in the middle of our weakness, He shows up Strong, Mighty, Powerful, True.
We can let go of the guilt, the defeat, the feelings that we're not enough, or the lies the enemy has whispered our way.
God gives us hope and a purpose, He renews our strength like the eagles, and He invites us to bring every care, every burden to Him.
And to leave it there.
Not in ourselves. In our own efforts or striving. Not in our image, our families, the way we look, or what we own. Not in what we do, or how many titles are behind our name.
Rest for the weary and strength for the overwhelmed are found only through Christ.
In the arms of Jesus.
Peace.
Intersecting Faith & Life: Choose today to come to Christ with every burden and care you’re holding onto today. He loves you more than you could ever know. Leave your cares, every concern, your struggles with guilt or defeat in His hands. He is faithful to carry our loads. He promises rest and peace.
Further Reading:
Jeremiah 29:11
Isaiah 40:31
Psalms 46:10
Proverbs 4:23
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