Lean on Him

Day 11:

This morning, I want to thank God for unwelcomed surprises, because I was having a very disturbing dream and my friend woke me up when she texted me back from a question I had sent the night before. I thanked her profusely. Besides that I woke up with a smile and a song on my heart. That song was, "Lean on me" by Bill Withers. I'm not sure if I am the only one who does this or not, but sometimes I take non-Christian songs and think of as Christian songs. Like I see if somehow the lyrics can be used as if it were about God. Well it works for "Lean on me."

Lyrics of  Lean on Me include:

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

So the first part of the song, talks about the trials and tribulations we go through and we have second chances with a brand new tomorrow.

Lean on me, when you're not strong

I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need

Somebody to lean on

I believe this morning, when God sent me these lyrics. That He will be there for us. He wants us to lean on Him, because He is strong to hold our burdens. He knows we aren't strong.

Please swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you won't let show

We all struggle with pride, we need to humble ourselves and ask God for help.

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Call on God and He will help solve all our problems. He will understand He has been there, believe it or not. The world tells us to be strong for ourselves, but let me tell you it is so much easier to rely on the creator of the universe. We were not made to worry and to carry the world, but Jesus was.

If there is a load you need to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load

If you just call me

God will always be there for us. All we need to do is call on Him and He will take care of us.

Jesus even declares, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)

Then I ended up going to my friend's house to study. I studied for 4-5 hours, was able to get a lot accomplished and finished the night out with one of my new favorite movies, Courageous. One of my friends received some awesome news that she will be serving this summer in Bolivia for 3 months. I am so excited for her. It is such a great opportunity and learning experience.

Lord,

I praise you for today. You are simply amazing. I thank you so much for waking me up with a song in my heart and showing me that I can lean on you. You are the one I can trust and gain rest in. I am so excited to be with you today and learn from your Word. I pray that you continue to give me clarity throughout this confusion. I praise you for the Godly men in my life and that they are willing to pray with me Sunday. I pray that you continue to bless my friends and to continue to encourage them. I pray all these things in your name.

Amen.