For we do not have a high priest (Jesus) who is unable to sympathize with our weakness.
Hebrews 4:15
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My heart is tumbled with emotions - excitement, nostalgia and sadness. It's like a multi-colored ball of yarn with one wrapped around the others. It's a mixture for which there is no name.
Do you ever feel like you need a cipher to decode the complication of your inner thoughts and feelings? If I could summon Nancy Drew, I would. Something tells me she can't help. There is One who can sympathize with our every weakness.
Think of the mixture of emotions Jesus felt as He prayed before His betrayal.
Imagine the multitude of thoughts running through His mind as He left heaven for a humble stable.
He knows what it feels like to be conflicted, uncertain and scared. When we need a cipher, we just need to call on His name.
His name calms.
His name revives.
His name is the Name for my every emotion.
Do you have a yarn of emotion within today? How could calling on His name alter the course of your emotions?
Hi Shannon - calling on His name now for calm. Thanks for the reminder
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Tracy
Isn't it amazing the power in His name?
DeleteThank you for the beautiful Bible verse at the top of your post. I love your sensitive way of writing.
ReplyDeleteAbout emotions. I need Jesus for my despondency. I struggle a few months with jaw-infections, antibiotics etc. I want to be a sweet mom, but toothache is so exhausting.
And I wish you a wonderful summer, despite your mixture of feelings/emotions ;-) Here in the Netherlands have six more weeks of school children and then the summer holidays.
Oh Jedidja, praying right now for your continued healing in your mouth!
DeleteToday is the last day of school for my high schooler. The last two finish up tomorrow!
Shannon, you got me today girl! Thank you for reminding me that He always understands and provides help for us during all times!! Miss the fire out of you!!!, Sarah
ReplyDeleteYou know what I really love? He is frightened by the volume of our emotions!
DeleteMost excellent questions dear Shannon! His name IS JESUS, and I'm calling on Him! ~ Blessings, Amy
ReplyDeleteOh what a name to call on. His name is power and might!
DeleteShannon, excellent post and questions! And yes, I'm calling on Him now -- for peace and calm in the midst of a knotted ball of yarn of family issues for my husband and one of his siblings recent admitted to a nursing facility. I know God will provide that sense of calm and peace but it may take time for us to unknot the yarn!
ReplyDeleteOh, Sherrey, praying God's presence is so real with you at this very moment.
DeleteGreat post. I love that He loves us, even when it's not all sorted out. He takes the whole ball of mess and covers it up in grace :)
ReplyDeleteNew follower! Check out my site, I'm sure you will like it
Especially this post-
http://www.weakandloved.com/2011/11/tangled.html
It seems we think alike!!!
Emily, thank you so much for following! I am so honored and thankful to make a new friend!
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