Last week I was reminded of a dream I had a couple of years ago, and I want to share it with you in hopes that it will encourage you.
I was trying to cross a river by jumping from one rock to another. The water was high, and the current was very strong. I kept slipping and cutting my hands and knees, and I was crying because I felt like I was never going to get to the other side safely. Then, my perspective in the dream changed and I was looking at the scene as if from the view of a third person. I saw myself there, looking down at the rocks and the river and struggling to keep moving, but I also saw another figure–Jesus. He was directly in front of me, holding out his hand to help me. But I was too busy looking down at myself and my circumstances to even notice he was there.
How often in life are we too focused on ourselves and the situations we are going through to even recognize the One who can give us strength and help us through it? I know I have been guilty of this on multiple occasions! It’s an easy thing to do, especially when life gets HARD.
I am thankful that I have the memory of this dream as a reminder for myself to always look up and keep my focus on Jesus. When I do that, I am filled with the hope, joy, and peace that only he can bring…and suddenly my circumstances don’t seem as bad.
“I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, ‘You are my servant’;
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Isaiah 41:9-10
I Can Feel You by Bethel Music
The wind and waves surround me
And I’m tossed, feel like I’m drowning
I am tired, I am weak
I need You here with me
‘Cause I can feel the rising tide
But I don’t have the strength to fight
I feel clouded and confused
I need You here with me
In the chaos of the storm
I have drifted far, far away
But I call out Your name
Cause You are just a breath
A breath away
Then through the shadows
Your light appears
I’ve known You’re with me
But now it is clear
I can feel You, Jesus all around
Like sun on my skin
Warm to the touch
Here You surround me
I am held by love
I can feel You, Jesus all around
Now hope is rushing through my veins
With everything You’ve rearranged
I am peaceful, I am brave
When You’re here with me
All my questions find their answers here
When You come You change the atmosphere
I am focused, I am clear
When You’re here with me
There is nothing in this world
That will satisfy my soul like You do
Though the storm it rages
I won’t be moved, I won’t be shaken
I am anchored in You
I can feel You, Jesus all around
