You can sing Jesus Loves Me, but it’s more than a song. You wonder if life can be different. You wonder if it’s just enough to respect who Jesus was. Do you really need Him?
Yes, and here are three reasons why:
1. Because the Nothing Takes the Emptiness Away
You may have been an unplanned pregnancy. (I was.) You may have grown up with feelings that you aren’t enough. (I did.) Maybe you’ve tried to find happiness from people or things. (Done that, too, and failed.) Maybe you question if striving for happiness will ever bring it into your life. (It won’t.)
Inside there is a void. There’s an empty feeling that tells you things aren’t OK, even if you have a smile plastered to your face. In your mind there is a clanging—like a hammer against a bell. Ringing out the regrets. You’ve done things you hope no one, no one, will find out.
Jesus already knows. The Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He’s seen it ALL, and He still loves you—more than you can ever know.
2. Because You Can’t Do Life Alone
You weren’t made to take a solo journey. You weren’t made to have to try to figure it out all by yourself. Jesus not only wants to be there to give you strength, help, hope, love. He wants to give you Himself. He wants to be your best friend. He believes in you. He believes in the best in you. He doesn’t see you as you are, but who you will be when He gets His hands on you.
3. Because You Long for a Happily-Ever-After
The best part of Jesus being there yesterday, today, and for all eternity is that He’s had time to think of you and plan an amazing life—and eternity—for you.
Psalm 40:5 says, “O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.”
Psalm 33:1 says, “But the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.”
If you’re ready to 1) allow Jesus into that emptiness, 2) turn over your life into His hands, and 3) place hope in the plans He has for your life and your eternity, then here’s a simple prayer.
Dear Jesus, I know that You created me with a need that only You—as my Lord—can fill.
I confess you are Lord of my life. Amen.
If you’ve prayed this prayer today, can you let me know? Also, if you know a Christian, personally tell him or her about your decision and ask for help in finding a good Bible-believing church. Also start reading God’s Word for yourself. (Try www.biblegateway.com if you don’t have a Bible at home.)
I’m thrilled about your decision, and I know your life will never be the same!
I can’t imagine making it through the trials of life without Him! Thanks for this post.
I agree completely! I’m so thankful that I said Yes to Jesus!
My life has been changed because I believed what this post is all about, Tricia. It’s been many years now, but hearing the truth about my purpose-To have a personal relationship with God through the forgiveness of my sins and to live my life for Him-has been the only thing that matters. Thank you for this reminder!
Thank you, Amber! We all need to reminded. That’s why I love digging into God’s Word every morning!
Wonderful post Tricia. We all need Jesus. I love that He gives us a clean slate. That we are a new creation in Him. I need that more than just when I come to salvation! I wish I would’ve know Jesus in high school, would’ve helped A LOT. But I look back and see His protection there anyways. He’s quite awesome 🙂 We’re quite undeserving!
Blessings,
Nicole @ WKH
Thank you, Nicole. I feel the same way. I was far from God in high school, but my heart-passions have come out of that–and now I’m helping others in the same situation-so He’s worked all things for GOOD!
Jesus is everything to me. Ever since I received The Holy Spirit last year, I have felt His love and this amazing peace and joy. Nothing is greater than God’s love.
You saved my hustle. Bless you.