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Hope // Esperança



Sometimes we feel alone. Have you ever felt alone, even when you see people around you, and you can’t help having this feeling? Like you have an empty space in your life? Like something is missing?

Well, you might know what I’m going to say. Yes, I’ve been there. There was this season in my life that I really felt that lonely. It was horrible, the worse feeling ever. But, how did I turn around? I looked for answers in the right place. Now I’m fine, not because I’m married and have a cat, but because I have surrendered all those bad feelings and empty spaces to Jesus.

You don’t know how to do this, right? It is easier than it looks like. All you have to do is believe He can. It doesn’t hurt. You know, believing. It might be hard at the beginning, but I’m sure you will succeed. Why? Because He wants it too. Because He is waiting for you to take the first step. It is all you have to do, take the first step, which is: belief. Believe in your heart, deep in your mind, with all you can. Believe that He can take away all your loneliness, all your sorrows, fears, troubles. He will take care of all that. You just have to sit tight and wait for all the things falling in the right place. Enjoy the peace of mind, the joy.

When you come to Jesus, you don’t need to do in such a spectacle. You can do it right now where you are. Sitting in front of your PC, on the bus, waiting for the subway, in your bedroom. Although I recommend you do this in your room. Why? Because you will feel more comfortable to open your mouth and say what you need to say to Him. All those things that are stuck in your throat, like a knot. Just do it. Just leave it there, in His feet. Be humble, recognize that He is your only true HOPE, that you are tired of waiting for something magnificent to happen in your life.

Jesus is saying to you: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11: 28-30). He doesn’t want you carrying all this weight on your back. He is right there by your side, all the time just waiting for you to share a little bit or all of it with Him.

What? What is the matter? You think I’m kidding? Ok, just give it a try; for real. Be sincere. Let your mind go to Him, think about Him. Imagine you passing to Him in a box all these things that have been troubling you. And now, say to Him: “Thank you, Jesus, for taking care of these, because I can’t handle them anymore. I’m weak, I need you. Help me with my unbelief. I need you to take charge of my life, now. I need your peace, your joy. I need to feel it right now. Give me the strength to go on. Forgive me for rejecting you all this time. Jesus don’t let me be put to shame. Help me overcome my fears, my pride, my insecurities. I’m lost. I don’t know where else to go. So, I surrender, in your name, Amen”.
Às vezes nos sentimos sozinhos. Você já se sentiu sozinho, mesmo quando vê pessoas ao seu redor, e não consegue evitar ter esse sentimento? Como se tivesse um espaço vazio em sua vida? Como se algo estivesse faltando?

Bem, você pode saber o que vou dizer. Sim, eu já tive isso também. Houve esta temporada na minha vida que eu realmente senti bem solitária. Foi horrível, a pior sensação. Mas como eu me virei? Procurei respostas no lugar certo. Agora eu estou bem, não porque eu sou casada e tenho um gato, mas porque eu entreguei todos esses sentimentos ruins e espaços vazios para Jesus.

Você não sabe como fazer isso, certo? É mais fácil do que parece. Tudo o que você precisa fazer é acreditar que Ele pode. Não faz mal. Tipo, acreditar. Pode ser difícil no começo, mas tenho certeza que você será bem-sucedido. Por quê? Porque ele também quer. Porque Ele está esperando por você para dar o primeiro passo. É tudo que você tem que fazer, dê o primeiro passo, que é: acreditar. Acredite em seu coração, profundamente em sua mente, com tudo que você puder. Acredite que Ele pode tirar toda a sua solidão, todas as suas tristezas, medos, problemas. Ele vai cuidar de tudo isso. Você apenas tem que sentar e esperar todas as coisas encaixando no lugar certo. Aproveite a paz de espírito, a alegria.

Quando você vem a Jesus, você não precisa ser espetáculo. Você pode fazer isso agora mesmo onde você está. Sentado na frente do seu PC, no ônibus, esperando o metrô, no seu quarto. Embora eu recomendo que você faça isso no seu quarto. Por quê? Porque você se sentirá mais confortável para abrir a boca e dizer o que precisa dizer a Ele. Todas essas coisas que estão presas na sua garganta, como um nó. Apenas faça. Apenas deixe isso lá, em Seus pés. Seja humilde, reconheça que Ele é a sua única e verdadeira ESPERANÇA, que você está cansado de esperar que algo magnífico aconteça em sua vida.

Jesus está dizendo para você: “Vinde a mim, todos os que estão cansados e sobrecarregados, e eu lhes darei descanso. 29 Leve meu jugo sobre você e aprenda de mim, pois sou gentil e humilde de coração, e você encontrará descanso para suas almas. 30 Porque o meu jugo é suave e o meu fardo é leve. ”(Mateus 11: 28-30). Ele não quer que você carregue todo esse peso nas suas costas. Ele está bem ali ao seu lado, o tempo todo esperando por você para compartilhar um pouco ou tudo com ele.

O que? Qual é o problema? Você acha que estou brincando? Ok, apenas experimente; sério. Seja sincero. Deixe sua mente ir até Ele, pense nEle. Imagine você passando para Ele em uma caixa todas essas coisas que estão incomodando você. E agora, diga a ele: “Obrigado Jesus por cuidar dos meus problemas, porque eu não posso mais lidar com eles. Eu sou fraco, preciso de você. Ajuda-me com minha incredulidade. Eu preciso que você tome conta da minha vida agora. Eu preciso da sua paz, sua alegria. Eu preciso sentir isso agora. Me dê a força para continuar. Perdoe-me por te rejeitar todo esse tempo. Jesus não me deixa envergonhar. Ajude-me a superar meus medos, meu orgulho, minhas inseguranças. Estou perdido. Eu não sei mais para onde ir. Então eu me rendo, em teu nome, Amém ”.



                                                                                                                             
I Surrender - Hillsong Worship - YouTube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7jXASBWwwI

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