Be Awed!
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17
ME: Jesus, sometimes I get the feeling that I am in a war and there is no back-up.
JESUS: Could it be that you are fighting against the Holy Spirit and My will for you?
ME: I know there are times when I do not see things the way You do. They just don’t make sense to me.
JESUS: I know. But I am the Creator of heaven and earth; Lord of all that is and that will ever be. Although I am unimaginably vast, I choose to dwell within you, permeating you with My Presence.
ME: I cannot wrap my mind around how big and powerful You are.
JESUS: Precious child, only in the spirit realm could Someone so infinitely great live within someone so very small. Be awed by the Power and the Glory of My Spirit within you.
ME: Maybe that’s why I feel so small and alone sometimes.
JESUS: (chuckle) No, that feeling comes from you trying to have your own way. You tend to be a little bossy sometimes and you jump the gun…. Now, you must understand that while the Holy Spirit is infinite, He deigns to be your Helper. All you need to do is ask.
ME: Sometimes when I do ask, I don’t hear anything. Then what?
JESUS: Look, when the path before you seems easy and straight-forward, you are tempted to go it alone instead of relying on Me.
ME: Come to think of it, I do make some messes, don’t I? But waiting around is not my strong suit.
JESUS: You can always go it alone and let Me know how that turns out.
ME: That’s not funny.
JESUS: Precious one, that is when you are in the greatest danger of stumbling. Simply learn to ask My Spirit to help you each step of the way. Trust and wait!
ME: I feel more secure just talking to You.
JESUS: Never neglect this glorious Source of strength within you.
Mo Johnston with Sarah Young