Try coming to Jesus as a child
Is Jesus enough for you? Really? Is being close to Jesus what is most important to you?
One way important way to connect with Jesus is by being child-like with him. Even responsible adults have an “inner child” that longs to know the “Abba” (Hebrew for “Papa”) that Jesus showed us. Cultivating child-like trust in God is pretty important! Jesus said, “Unless you become as a child you will never enter the kingdom of God” (Matthew 18:3).
So imagine yourself as a child in Jesus’ arms…
What do you feel if you think of yourself as a child in Jesus’ arms? Set aside all the important adult things that you are responsible for… Forget about your projects and your ministry… Come to Jesus as a boy or a girl who just wants to be with Jesus, to love him and be loved by him…
Maybe you feel restless because you’re not being productive…
Or uncomfortable being affectionate…
Or unsafe being vulnerable…
Children who are with a parent that they know loves them are likely to be content and confident. Being close to their parent is enough for them. But you may have been wounded or disappointed in this way. It may be difficult for you to be vulnerable and to depend on someone for care and support.
Praying the Psalms, especially Psalm 131, has really helped me to bring my inner child to Jesus. I illustrate this in my Christian Soul Care Devotional, “Is Jesus Enough for You?“ This includes my “Jesus is Enough” prayer based on Psalm 131, which will help you to cultivate more child-like trust, delight, and affection in being close to Jesus.
It’s also important to find a safe, godly person to talk and pray with about your needs and struggles.
