JESUS UNDERSTANDS

“And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

Matthew 26:39 KJV

Have you ever felt like nobody understands or even cares about the dark valleys you are going through?  I have felt that way many times.  I think one of the reasons why we don’t share what is in our heart with others is because we are afraid of being laughed at or told other people have problems too.

Yes, it is true that other people have problems and their problems may be even more serious than what we have but to Jesus, every one of us is important to Him.  He cares when we are discouraged and our heart is breaking.  That is why He has told us to come to Him and let Him help us.

John W. Peterson wrote one of my favorite hymns “No One Understands like Jesus.”  Yes, Jesus understands how we feel when we are discouraged and feel like giving up.  I’m sure when He was in the garden praying to His Father before He was crucified that He too felt like giving up.

One of the most hurtful things we can do to someone is say “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.  There are other people who have bigger problems than you do”.  I don’t think we realize how it hurts people when we say that to them.  It is true that other people have more serious problems but Jesus cares about us.

It is very hard for me to share what is in my heart with others because I have been told that I was just feeling sorry for myself.  Even if we have what seems to be a small problem to others, to Jesus it is important and He longs to help us and comfort us.

Joanne Lowe

October 17, 2017