Basking

There are times in our lives when we are called to help carry the burden of others in order that they might be blessed . . . or even survive a situation. We feel helpless for we realize quickly that our wisdom falls short, we have no power and we aren't in control. But oh, what an ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh moment it is when we finally turn to the One - the only One - in whom we are able to find consolation and strength.

Turn and bask . . . nourish a longing in your heart for God - the God of the Universe who is all powerful - all knowing - and completely willing to step in to help you.
He has enough love to give.
He has enough power to manage whatever is going on.
He is willing and He is able.

Nourishment that fills us, sustains us and heals us.
Sometimes it's a longing to know more about Him.
Sometimes it's a longing to sit quietly with Him (on the couch, if you will) and just enjoy His presence.
Sometimes it's a longing to carry on a conversation with Him.
Sometimes it's a longing to slow dance with Him (like you've never slow danced before!).
Sometimes it's a longing to show Him off to the world that's standing on the sidelines watching.
Whether you're taking the time to bask in His strength, in His wisdom, in His loving compassion or in His reassurance, the secret is to desire Him as a bride desires her bridegroom.
Stop the busyness - stop the thoughts that draw you away from Him.
Settle your mind on Him - basking in the closeness and love that is nourishing you.
Bask in knowing His desire is to be everything you want and need.
Then give thanks for He IS the answer to every burden . . . He IS your strength to go on.

Jesus, as we bask in who You are to us, may we be comforted in knowing that You are all that we will ever need.
Father, may it be so for I ask it in the Name that is above all names, Jesus the Christ.
Amen and amen.
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