John 14:18
Sometimes things seem so bad around us that we tend to get more insular, focusing on ourselves so much that it is hard to reach out to others, or let them in... even God. It's understandable when we react that way, because it's a protective instinct to withdraw like a turtle into our shell and want to make sure that we are okay before we can handle worrying about anything or anyone else.
Unfortunately, especially when it is God, we end up shutting out exactly what could help us and heal the hurt. God is willing to come to us and comfort and help us even at the worst times, but we have to invite him in. He isn't going to force us... I mean, really the idea of compelling someone into comfort is a little scary. To access that comfort and help we need to trust and love God enough to allow him in and allow him to help.
Today, let's not let our fear or despair throw up barriers to our relationship with God. Let's accept the potential vulnerability because we have faith that no matter what happens, God wants us to find happiness. As we let him in and learn his ways, we will find more and more comfort, peace, and sanity, even as we also learn to deal with challenges and obstacles. Let's trust him enough to let him in.
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