It’s that time of
year again: Christmas, with all of its Christmas themed films, like “Miracle on
34th Street” here. It’s one of my favorites.
And one of my favorite scenes in this classic
is when a little Dutch girl, who doesn’t speak English, sees Santa Claus in the
Macy’s department store.
At first, it looks like the language barrier will pose
a communication issue- until, low and behold, Santa starts conversing with her!
It’s a great reminder
to all of us who feel intimidated by the big spiritual relationship with god
out there. Often, we make it so much more complicated than it needs to be,
don’t we?
For one reason or
another, we convince ourselves that we simply cannot- or should not- talk to
God. We may believe things like, we’re not good enough, it’s too difficult, God
doesn’t understand or God doesn’t love us. Anyone been there before?
Yeah, thought so.
It’s in these highly
intimidating, discouraging moments, we need to remember that God is unlimited;
there are no barriers for Him. He will work with, work in spite of, whatever He
needs to, just because He loves us that much and wants to be in our lives. He
speaks our language, even when we, ourselves, feel speechless and befuddled.
“Likewise the
Spirit also helps our weakness: for we know not what we should pray for as we
ought but the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which
cannot be uttered.”
Romans 8:26
Wherever you are,
whatever you’re going through, holiday season, in, holiday season out, God
loves you and is able to connect with you.
Right now.
Here.
In spite of who you
are.
It’s not hopeless for
you. Even if it seems too difficult for you, please remember God’s take on it…
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there
anything too hard for Me?”
Jeremiah 32:27
God will speak your
language, no matter what. It’s called love.
Copyright © 2014 by Sheryle Cruse
No comments:
Post a Comment