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Jesus Has What You Need by Max Lucado
From Mike: As I thought about Max's message, it brought to mind my relationship with God. From a young age I've always believed in God. The problem was that belief alone was not enough and belief alone is not a real relationship. It takes much more. The relationship relies on my desire, prayer, study of the Scriptures, and obedience as major parts of the relationship.
As I've worked with CASA familes, I've found two things in common with them all: drug abuse and no relationship with God. These things have destroyed the family. If only they would grow their relationship with God, they could take to heart Max's message.
Think about your relationship as you read Max's message! God wants the relationship! Go to Him!
Max: We can calmly take our concerns to God because he is as near as our next breath. This was the reassuring message from the miracle of the bread and fish. In an event crafted to speak to the anxious heart, Jesus told his disciples to do the impossible: feed five thousand people.
You aren’t facing five thousand hungry bellies, but you are facing a deadline in two days, a loved one in need of a cure. On one hand you have a problem. On the other you have a limited quantity of wisdom, patience, or time.
Typically, you’d get anxious. You’d tell God, “You’ve given me too much to handle.” This time, instead of starting with what you don’t have, start with Jesus. Start with his wealth, his resources, and his strength. And before you lash out in fear, look up in faith. Turn to your heavenly father for help.
Read more Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
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