I’m in our-house-is-on-the-market-so-we-must-keep-it-freakishly-clean mode these days. Which is mostly not fun when you homeschool three kids who enjoy starting projects with popsicle sticks and paint even at 7:00 in the morning while your coffee is still making its way into your bloodstream. Hi. Welcome to my first world “problems.”
I haven’t been blogging — which makes me sad — partly because of time constraints, partly because of some speaking engagements, and partly because I feel like I say the same things in this space over and over. My continual message: life can be hard but press into Jesus. Life can be hard but press into Jesus. Life can be hard but press into Jesus. Seriously. That’s all I got.
Life can be hard. And confusing. And irritating. And messy. But in the middle of whatever life brings into our today, we get the choice to press into Jesus. We get to press into the One who can stir up hope in the middle of what should be despair, joy in the valley, strength in our weaknesses, and peace in a world of unknowns.
Marital struggles. Press into Jesus.
Parenting fiascos. Press into Jesus.
Political turmoil. Press into Jesus.
Friendship conflict. Press into Jesus.
Financial hardship. Press into Jesus.
Those three words “press into Jesus” aren’t just theoretical. They’re meant to move our feet. Pressing into Jesus is what we get to do, day in and day out. It’s the reigning in of the heart when it wants to take a train to crazy town. It’s reminding ourselves of truths when the enemy speaks lies about our identity or worth. It’s praying, without ceasing, flowing from the words of Scripture, by faith in the God who hears. It’s staying authentic with other believers who can walk this faith journey by our side.
We press in. We press in and then we press on under the banner of His extravagant love and mercy. That’s all I got. Keep on, friends. Keep on.
Fill me, Lord…
How goes your “pressing in” these days?
And that’s all we need to do! Wonderful and encouraging post. So glad you reminded me! Blessings!
Yes. It’s all we need. Pressing in!
Thank you for sharing this today. We often say within our church “it’s all about Jesus,” and this echoes and reinforces that for me…whatever the problem is, the answer is Jesus.
Amen, Katie.
It may be “all you’ve got” but I am pretty sure it’s also…all I need to hear. My life feels like a train wreck and these words you speak “press into Jesus”…they are my lifeline. So thank you for reminding me. Blessings to you!
So thankful that He walks with us in the midst of the “train wrecks.” Praying you sense His presence.
Thank you Lara, I so needed this today! You are a blessing!
Thank you, Julie. 🙂