November 23 Devotion 

Here is something that I say quite often: “Sometimes, we don’t know what we need, until we get what we need.” I’m not sure when I first heard that. But it resonated with me. Because, there is so much truth in it. It’s worth reading again: “Sometimes, we don’t know what we need, until we get what we need.” I’m sure at some point you have said, “I needed that.” Maybe after a three day weekend. Or a cup of coffee or hot chocolate on a cold day. Or maybe simply just spending some time not doing anything after a long day at work. These are simple pleasures. But the point is clear. Sometimes, we don’t know what we need, until we get what we need.

And a lot of that, if not all of that, can be said about our faith. Our walk with Christ. I know it was with mine. For years I knew who Christ was. But I did not know Christ. For years I floundered around doing my own thing. Yes I prayed. Yes I went to church. Yes I believed. But I did not know Christ. I did not know what I needed. It wasn’t until I truly followed him and let him guide my heart, that I understood what a relationship with Christ was. Only then did I find the peace and hope that comes from our Lord and Savior. Only then did I realize he is there for us no matter what situations we find ourselves in. It was only then that I realized, I did not know that I needed Jesus, until I truly found Jesus. Oh boy, am I glad I did. 

If you don’t know him, maybe today is the day for you to pursue him. And if you do know him, but are not really following him, maybe today is the day for you to truly open your heart to him. I can’t think of anything better to do as we go into this Thanksgiving week. Jesus is what you need. Jesus will provide you with what you need. Jesus will show you what it is you need. Jesus will be all that you need. Plain and simple. No question about it. He loves you. He loves us all. Always has. Always will. And for that I am thankful.

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