Hmm. I was just scrolling along Pinterest when I found this picture. It's pretty, and I guess it has a nice touch and feel... But something about it makes my skin crawl. "Give me Jesus." GIVE HIM TO ME RIGHT NOW.... WHEN I WAKE UP I WANT HIM THERE.
It's sad really.... As I ponder the expression that is being gifted with these words, I keep coming to the conclusion that maybe they are phrased wrong.
What people may not understand, is that Jesus was already given to us. Every day he is there. Every day we have him. He died for our every day. So why do we need him to be given to us again? I don't understand why someone would say that? Because they feel that loss in their own hearts? Why? I feel like when someone says that, they are demanding God that they get the love and healing powers that Jesus provides. First off, this is a privilege. Christ will always love you, and he died for your sins, but you will NOT feel that love or forgiveness unless you are doing all you can do to welcome that love into your own life. This phrase makes me think that someone would actually want him to continue suffering so that they could have their own happiness. Let me tell you, that is not how it works.
When you rise, instead of saying "Give me Jesus" say a prayer. Read your scriptures. Preform an act of kindness. Love until your heart is broken and others hearts are overwhelmed. Make it a point to welcome Jesus Christ into your own life. It's no one else's duty, or obligation to give you Christ. If we feel a loss from him, we must go and find him. In the morning when I rise I will find Jesus. After all, that is what this life is about. We are here to become our very best and to learn and grow so that one day we can return to live with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, our brother, through his atoning sacrifice.
So please, I beg you, don't demand Christ. Go find him.
