In the book of Luke it talks about a story where Jesus healed a women when she simply touched him.

Luke 8:45-48 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that the power has gone out of me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”

This story reminds me of the first time I felt Jesus, I felt Jesus when I was at Young life camp. I remember it so clearly. We were in club and the person who was preaching to us that week, his name was Luke. He was talking about Jesus and the way he loved. We began to sing worship songs (I didn’t know a single word) but reading the lyrics on the screen and slowly gaining the strength to start whisper singing I began to touch Jesus and in that moment he healed me. My heart did not hurt anymore, my eyes were filled with tears of joy and my soul was forgiven. Jesus heals! He will heal you! All you have to do is touch him.

Stop, take a second put whatever you’re doing down, take a moment and just forget about the list of things you have to do today, breathe and look outside. Try and find something you wouldn’t have noticed if you didn’t take a second to just breathe. Maybe it’s the sound of birds chirping, the warmth of the sun, a leaf slowly falling from a branch, maybe even hug a tree (they give some of the best hugs). Whatever it may be, just take a second to be with Nature, to be with God and his perfect creation.

There is a song written by Dierks Bentley called “living” if you haven’t listened to it I think you should and if you have listened to it, play it again and really listen to the words. It really spoke to me. I find myself not fully appreciating all God’s given to me. Instead of just breathing and waking through life on cruise control, stop, slow down and appreciate all the gifts God has given. I promise you it will change they way you see each and every situation.

Love God, love people, love the world ❤️

Jesus calms a storm

Matthew 8;23-27 “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?”

One of the most extraordinary things is watching God create miracles, make the impossible possible. Stress blinds us from see this take place, blinds us from what is going on in the spiritual world. It makes us unable to see what God us doing in our lives, the prayers he’s answering, the good he has blessed us with and the love he provides. When we are able to clear are minds, shown to us is the good, the light in our darkness and the healing that is to come.

I don’t know about you but I want to see God in action and the only way to do that is with a clear mind and full trust in him. There are so many ways to clear your mind and be fully present with the Lord. For you it may be taking a walk, going for a run or bike ride. My favorite is meditation. You can do this anytime of day. The point of meditation is to allow your whole entire body and mind to relax, your mind to be crystal clear. This is when you can take a moment and just simply be with God. Soak up his marvelous presents and let him rejuvenate your heart, soul and mind.

Let God remain in control, not stress and anxiety. Removes throughs burdens and give them to God, seek rest in him. Let him rejuvenate your heart, mind and soul.