Have you ever examined yourself during those times where life is becoming a little bit routine? You know what I'm talking about. The times where "praying without ceasing" is the last thing on your mind because everything seems okay.
In this season of my life, I am a teacher. Right now, it is my job to solve problems for little people who don't have a clue where to put quotation marks in dialogue and they are struggling with the Order of Operations. Because it's my job, I meet those needs to the best of my ability. But I don't just hear all their problems with school.
This morning a little girl brought a picture of her parents' wedding for me to see. Another student has told me about how craaaaazzzzy she is about Justin Bieber. Yet another one always wants to know my opinion of American Idol. And then there's the girl who shared that she felt that she was getting a "migration" (migraine). Why is this important? It's when they share their heart that I truly get to know the kids. I know a lot about their families by what music and movies they are allowed to hear and see. Every kid struggles with some concept in school. No surprises there. It is the moment between the concepts that I learn about the child. And when I learn about them, I can use that to meet their needs (How many kids were at the Justin Bieber concert if there were 42 times as many kids as we have in our class? See... it's all about making the connection :)
How much more true is that in our relationship with God? Does He hear from you when all is well? Do you share with Him your joys and your dreams and how thankful you are for the times that He has met your needs? I know that I need to do a lot more "sharing" so that He knows that my heart is open for Him to pour His love in and meet every need that I have.
He's Jesus for the safe and for the unafraid; for those who are redeemed and for those ashamed. He sees you where you are: your healed OR broken heart. No matter what you need, He IS for who you are.
