Jesus is the Solution

Not all years are created equal.

Some years we have triumph and other years tragedy.

Our family went through the loss of a child through miscarriage this past year.

Perhaps your year was filled with similar or greater heartache.

I want to encourage you.

What happened last year doesn't have to happen every year.

Our big brother, Paul the Apostle, recommended forgetting those those things which are behind and pressing forward toward goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

But what does that mean? It sounds like religious jargon.

It simply means this:

#1 Let go of all that brings you down. 

"Why can't I find love?"

"Why do they ignore me?"

"Will I ever kick this habit?"

"Does anybody care?"

Give it all to Jesus. Say a simple prayer, "Jesus, help me move on from this."

#2 Press forward to Jesus and His upward call.

This simply means to move toward the direction of Christ; He is the Solution. 

How do I do that?

Do it in prayer. 

This does not mean you have to isolate yourself and fold your hands.

I found my revolution in prayer by simply inviting Jesus into my thoughts. 

He's in there. Now invite Him into your thought life and go over things with Him.

You also press forward to Jesus by meditating on His Word; The Bible.

I am not saying to buckle down and read a whole bunch of chapters a day. 

Read a small portion in context and simply spend time thinking about it.

Pause throughout the day and ask the Lord to reveal Himself in the passage.

Finally, press toward Jesus and His upward call by spending time with other believers.

Did you know that, in general, people need people? It's kind of how it has been designed. Even an introvert needs the love and kindness of others. We cannot do this on our own. We may think we can; but this is simply not true. I have found the joy of being part of a small group at our church. 

When we went through our miscarriage we found that our small group was instrumental in our healing. Not only did they tend to us and lend crying shoulders; but they even put together a memorial service for the loss of our child. It would have been much harder without this group. We learned, sadly, that most people do not have this kind of support. That should never be the case in God's church. Get involved in a small group.

Will you let go of what hurts you this year? Will you press forward toward Jesus and His upward call? I pray that you do. 

Remember, He is the Solution!

May this year be better than the last, in Jesus' name.

Your fellow revolutionary,

Jason Vreeke

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