The Vital Welcome

Question to think about: Have you welcomed Christ into your day?

I talked with several people yesterday that are experiencing crises. Their normal life routine has been disrupted. Crises come and go in the course of our lifetime. Many times crisis occurs from an ongoing problem that gains force in our life. Other times, crisis comes from situations that make no sense and create significant pain. It is imperative to take a daily break from the pressure of the crises to maintain mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

How is it possible to think of anything else but the crises . . . that takes our breath away . . . that sucks the life out of us . . . that disturbs everything we know to be true?

Just do it! The thing is . . . a decision to take a break from the pressure of crises is the only way to focus on anything else. Otherwise, the crises will grip our perspective, our emotions, and ultimately our well-being.

So, how do we turn our attention away from the pressure and power of crises? Years ago, our Grandpa and Grandma Roleder made a decision to welcome Christ into their day. During the course of their lifetime they experienced exile, the imprisonment and death of several family members, the loss of their homeland, and the death of their child. All that said, they lived with faith that Christ would carry them through the crises.

John 4 explained that the people changed their attitude and welcomed Christ:

At the end of the two days' stay, Jesus went on into Galilee. He had previously said, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own country." The Galileans welcomed him, for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen all his miraculous signs. (John 4: 43-45, NLT)
Christ, the One that breathes life into humanity, resuscitates our being . . . giving and restoring life.
Refuse to let crises define you.
Take a break.
Welcome Christ into your day.

Learning with you to welcome Christ into the day,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)