By Your Side

Think again!

Have you ever had a bad day, week, month or even a bad year? Things seemed so bad that you felt like giving in or even worse, just giving up? Have you ever thought about packing it in and trying to run away from all your troubles, from all of your responsibilities? If so, you are not alone. Many of us have had similar thoughts to, "the grass is greener on the other side" at some point in our lives. It's important to recognize when you are experiencing those moments and when it all seems too much to bear. Then, we need to stop running away from our problems and turn toward Jesus. There's a song, where the lyrics go, "Why are you striving these days? Why are you trying to earn grace? Why are you crying? Let me lift up your face… just don't turn away! Why are you looking for love? Why are you searching… as if I'm not enough? To where will you go child? Tell me where will you run? To where will you run? Cause I'll be by your side, wherever you fall. In the dead of night, whenever you call, just please don't fight these hands that are holding you. Cus' my hands are holding you". These powerful lyrics speak straight to my heart and make me realize more than ever that Jesus is always there for me! He is always willing and more than capable to help. So, just remember that wherever you go, there you are, but so is He and therefore, you are never alone! You can't outrun Jesus, so when you're finally tired of running, turn around and walk into his arms. He'll never forsake you and will always embrace you! God bless you!