Friday Morning Prayer:)… February 23, 2017
February 23, 2017 - 8 minutes readI must tell Jesus all of my trials,
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me,
He ever loves and cares for His own.
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me,
He ever loves and cares for His own.
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
I cannot bear my burdens alone;
I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!
Jesus can help me, Jesus alone.
I must tell Jesus all of my troubles,
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end.[1]
He is a kind, compassionate Friend;
If I but ask Him He will deliver,
Make of my troubles quickly an end.[1]
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”[2]
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Beloved in Jesus!
In the midst of it all we are compelled to sing, “…How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be! How marvelous! How wonderful is my Savior’s love for me.”[3] Indeed, “I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how he could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean.” Many times over this life is tough! Therefore, “I must tell Jesus all of my trials, I cannot bear these burdens alone;” Nevertheless, “Whatever my lot…” “it is well with my soul!”[4] Our indwelling God makes it so. In Jesus we know, “In the sweet by and by we shall meet on that beautiful shore.” Indeed! “To our bountiful father above, we will offer our tribute of praise.”[5]
While in college I had the opportunity to work at many different homes for “severely emotionally disturbed” children and adolescents. It was challenging, heartbreaking, and many times rewarding. The evidence of our depraved nature becomes manifest during all ages throughout this life, especially during adolescents. At a well-established group home for children there is structure, redirecting, consequences, rewards, etc., to control behavior, teach appropriate reactions, and help children work through difficult issues. There was always a team of folks to work with the developing kids. We were trained in de-escalation and physical restraints. Emotionally disturbed children act out! I never took attacks or acting out behaviors personally. A constant cry “Jesus help.”
Many years later now, I still cry in prayer, “Jesus help.” I must tell Jesus, I can’t bear these burdens alone. Many of you know the struggles that come with raising adolescent boys. My boys are precious to me. However, there have been instances when that depraved nature is manifest in outright rebellion, refusal, and selfishness. A test for me, for sure! Depravity is manifest at all ages! Parents, those in the role of care provider, youth workers, grandparents, etc., you know what I am talking about. I write because it helps me, but I pray you might be helped too!
O Jesus, “All to [Thee] I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessings fall on me.”[6] Truly, a complete surrender to Jesus and relying on the love and power of our indwelling God gets me and you through all our necessary trials and tribulations. My trials lately have challenged me. Therefore, I must lean more intently on our Lord, wait for his relief, cry out for wisdom to parent well, to love continuously in the face of frustration and overt resistance. I must live out what I believe, teach, preach, and counsel. It is tough!
I am thankful for brothers I can vent with. Brothers who pray for me and my family. Beloved, I pray you have family in Jesus you too can lean on when trials feel overwhelming and to not have an emotional outlet leaves you in a vulnerable and burdened disposition. Therefore, cry out to Jesus and lean on brothers or sisters if you are a gal reading and know/experience the inherent burdens in this life. Our God is faithful!
Just yesterday morning grace was manifest! My boy, a sensitive and kind boy most of the time, broke as we sat and talked with his school counselor. With tears I thank our gracious God! Through the prayers of many! I observed my adolescent son gain insight, tears of repentance through his own disappointment, God’s grace was evident! The difficult process of adjusting to adolescence, young adulthood lead him to recognize his need for the power of Jesus to help him succeed through the rigors of academia. Thank you for your ongoing prayers.
I pray you know the restoring nature of our God, ongoing, especially when you are weary. We wait proactively: praying, reading the Scripture, pursuing fellowship, and worshiping our gracious God. “Have we trials and temptations, is there trouble anywhere… take it to the Lord in prayer…”[7]
Tempted and tried I need a great Savior,
One who can help my burdens to bear;
I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus:
He all my cares and sorrows will share.
One who can help my burdens to bear;
I must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus:
He all my cares and sorrows will share.
What must I do when worldliness calls me?
What must I do when tempted to sin?
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the vict’ry to win.
What must I do when tempted to sin?
I must tell Jesus, and He will help me
Over the world the vict’ry to win.
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Sisters are meeting to pray! First Baptist. 1912 Arnold Way. Alpine.
In Christ gals meet to love and encourage one another. You are invited to experience Jesus through meaningful relationships. We value the prayers of many! Our churches, leadership, pastors, our community, one another, those needing Jesus! Not a distant abstract idea, but a practical empowering transforming reality! Jesus in us, comforting, strengthening, carrying our burdens. Exciting!
Brothers are meeting too! Bethel Assembly. 1929 Arnold Way. Alpine.
Yes! Brothers who know Jesus as “my life” not a part of my life. We gather to encourage through fellowship and prayer. Every Friday brothers relying on the Holy Spirit to guide our time of prayer, worshiping our God as he empowers! You are invited. No expectations, no requirements other than a love for Jesus and love for the brethren. A sweet hour of prayer! Join us.
Grace overflowing!
Randall:)…
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