Embracing Vulnerability in Widowhoodනියැදිය

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

Jesus wants to take our heavy burdens and help carry our loads in life, whether they are our emotions and feelings, our cares and concerns, or our practical needs and challenges. But in order for Him to help us, we first have to do as the scripture says and, “come to Him.” Like Bartimaeus from yesterday’s study, we have to be willing to be vulnerable with God and others about the things we need.

Remember that scripture says when Jesus heard the blind man calling out to Him, He stopped and said, “Call him over!” Then those around Jesus told Bartimaeus, “Don't be afraid! Come on! He is calling for you.” Jesus used people to bridge the gap between where He was and where Bartimaeus was. God will often use people as part of the way He shows up for us.

So don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and let your needs be known. It’s not weak to speak out; it’s bold. Just like with Bartimaeus, Jesus hears and answers the cry of a bold and faith-filled person.

CHALLENGE:

Be bold this week and reach out to one person to help you with something you need. It could be taking your car into the shop, changing a lightbulb, or figuring out medical bills. Don’t let fear or pride stop you from being vulnerable. Ask God to put the right person on your heart to reach out to for help, and then do it. Be bold.

JOURNAL:

Write down a time when you were bold enough to ask God for something and He showed up. (If you can’t think of one, maybe now is the time to ask!) Write out a prayer about vulnerability.