Be Open To Receive
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
Mark 10:51
Explanation:
Moms are notoriously brilliant at caring for others, but when we get tapped out, we often try to dig our own wells instead of drinking from the stream God has provided. But this is going to be a year where we practice receiving. It means drinking from the stream in the desert, eating the manna provided, accepting help when needed, saying yes to Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and trusting in God’s power. This is the year of letting go of the belief that we must manage every detail and over-analyze every decision. Instead, we will be open to trusting that God will provide at the moment we most need it.
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Jesus frequently asked people, “What do you want me to do for you?” . It’s a complicated question, right? When was the last time you thought about what you REALLY want deep in your soul? When you don’t have clarity, it’s easy to live untethered – to have a life ordered and prioritized by others telling you what you should want. Is it possible that with all the choices available to us, we have lost focus and are chasing a thousand different ways of doing life because we have no idea what we really want and need? Does your life align with your values? This year, we will get clear about what we want for our families and make room to receive the new rhythms, habits, and opportunities God offers. This is the year of trusting God to guide our decisions, calm our anxious searching and free us from believing it’s all up to us.
The Symbol:
Vibrant, varied wildflowers grow without having to be sown year after year… in every region from the Arctic to the tundra. They don’t have to be tended, but they tend to us, feeding bees and butterflies and are critical to a thriving environment. They stand ready to receive what they need to give back to the world around them.