Philippians 4:19 - You can be sure that God will take care of everything
you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours
from Jesus. (MSG)
Jeremiah 33:3 - Call to me and I will answer
you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never
figure out on your own. (MSG)
I don't dream often, but recently I
had a dream that was so real. It was kind of mixed up -- like dreams are
-- but there was such a message in this dream.
After visiting
with a friend in her home, I went to drive home. I could see the car
across the street, but at the same time, it was in a huge parking lot. I
would head towards where I thought it was, only to be disappointed. I
would then rush off to another location, but not find it there. This
continued for hours. I was totally exhausted. I needed my car to go
home. Finally, I cried out to God, saying that I couldn't find the car.
I told Him I was helpless and I needed Him. As clear as can be, I heard
God say, "Yes, you do need Me. I will help you!" What a relief! I knew
He would help.
The next thing I heard Him say was this: "You are
helpless to overcome your food intake as well. You can't do it in your
own strength, but I will help you!"
You see, I have an addiction
-- an addiction to food -- the comfort foods like breads, desserts, and
peanut butter. I chase after them to fill my need, just like I ran
looking for my car in the parking lot. I think I need carbohydrates to
meet my needs.
This dream was so impressive and so dramatic and
so real. I was shaken up when I awoke. And yet at the same time, I was
comforted. I knew God was willing and able to help me to overcome my
addiction.
Jesus Christ wants to be our strength in every area of
our lives. He wants to meet all of our needs. The only way for Him to do
that is for us to ask Him, often many times a day, and to trust Him to
do as He says.
Prayer: Thank You, Lord Jesus, for speaking to us
in dreams. Sometimes that's the best way for us to hear from You. Thank
You that You promise to meet all of our needs. So many times, we try to
fill that void with other things -- things like food, drugs, toys,
busyness, and workaholism. You want to be the centre of our lives. Help
us to recognize our neediness and to run to You with our emptiness for
You to fill. Amen.
Judy Miller
gjmiller@PROTECTED Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Thanks to http://daily.presbycan.ca
