Tired, Exhausted, Just Plain Worn Out!!!

I think that describes just about everyone that I know. I know why I get to that point - I don't spend enough time in God's Word or in prayer like I should. When I don't take the time that I should to sit at Jesus' feet - I take all the anxiety that I should be casting on Him and carry it by myself. I was not built to carry that load and neither were you!

Others I know are tired because of the physical burdens they are carrying. They are sick in body, and it is trying to make them sick in spirit as well. This one is harder to get past because our ailment is always with us - reminding us at every turn that were tired, weak and broken.

Still for others it is stress in their jobs or home life that lay them out. I want you to know there is a savior who will take these burdens for you, but it's up to you to lay them down. Jesus will never force you to go where you don't want to go. So because of this a lot of us walk around - in chains that we can't see - but we can feel.

Some of you have given your lives and situations over to Jesus - let me tell on the day you did that the Angels in heaven rejoiced with you!!! However, you are at the place right now - where you feel beaten down, let down and alone. Now more than ever you need to be in God's house, with God's people, and in His word. We were not meant to stand alone - we are a body - that means I don't function well without you!!! Take some time to sit at His feet today. Cast your cares on Him - tell Him what frustrates you. He is tender, caring and gentle. Trust me when I say He will scoop you up into his arms, and hold you while you cry. Then when you are done - He will wipe your tears away. Let Him be the Father He was always meant to be.

Now there are those of you who will read this who have never given your hearts to Jesus. Some think there is plenty of time. No one is guaranteed of a tomorrow - if September 11th taught us anything its that your day can start out normal and then in a blink of eye end. You may not have another chance - today may be it - don't waste the opportunity. Still others of you feel - you are good enough, you give to the poor, support saving the environment - anyone you know would say you are a good person. In spite of your goodness - it isn't good enough to make it past a Holy God. God gave His Son for a reason - because He couldn't look on sin - not any of it. Now if I were to give you a gift and you look at it and say I don't need it. How do you think I would feel? Multiply that by a million times and it still won't touch how God feels when you reject His free gift thinking you are good enough.

Take time to ask Jesus into your heart. Tell Him that you accept the sacrifice He made on the cross, that you believe He died for your sins - and for mine. That you believe He died so you don't have too. Tell Him that you want Him to forgive your sins and come into your heart. That is as simple and as basic as it gets. No eloquent words needed - no Pastor required. Just a quiet conversation between you and the One who created you, and loves you more than you will ever know.

Well this isn't even remotely what I planned on writing today. I pray that each of you is blessed today!!