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?
Yeah,
thought so.
It’s in
these highly intimidating, discouraging moments, we need to remember 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 © 2020 by
Sheryle Cruse
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