ALLOWING CHRIST TO BE ENOUGH Sometimes even though we diligently pray for our children, we still face rebellion, disrespect, and disappointments. In the midst of these struggles, an unspoken voice may whisper, Is Christ really enough? In response, we may try to control the situation and fix the problem. But in our frenzy of activity, we forget that bearing fruit through abiding in Christ doesnt mean an absence of struggles. Ironically, the very struggles we try so desperately to avoid are often his process for producing fruitÑnot only in our kids, but in our lives as well. It takes courage for parentsÑespecially in tough timesÑto trust that Christ is enough. But your situation is not a surprise to Him. Trusting Christs sufficiency isnt a one-time event, but a daily journey. It requires us to invite Him into our pain and confusion and acknowledge our limited perspective. Step out in faith in tough times and trust that Christ is in control. * * * “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples. (John 15:5-8 MSG)
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:13:43 +0000
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