Drawing Near to the Throne of Grace in Time of Need

As I go into another Christmas season, I wonder how I’m going to ‘‘show up’’

this year. Have you been thinking about that too?

We may have some misgivings and uncertainties as we prepare for the holiday season.

There is chaos abounding around us, and if we’re honest, chaos can even abound within us.

As Christian women, using the Bible is the only way we will ever be able to quiet the noise and chaos around us and within us. Whatever you're dreading about this season, give it over to the Lord. What is that one thing that has ‘‘snuck up on you’’ yet again? Give it over to the Lord. The One whose birth we celebrate, the One who never stops seeking us, the One whose relentless love turns our brokenness into beauty and our despair into hope.

Let’s stop, quiet our minds, bow before our God, Deep breath… Exhale… Pause… Pray...

Oh, how we need You, Lord Jesus! We need Your grace and mercy at this time.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 6:16 (NKJV)

LET US: phrase meaning to come, to approach, draw near to BOLDLY: freedom in speaking, unreservedness in speech, openly, frank without concealment, without the use of figures and comparisons, free and fearless confidence, cheerful courage, boldness, and assurance.

THRONE: a seat, a chair of state with a footstool; kingly power or royalty; to God, the governor of the world; to the Messiah, Christ, the partner and assistant in the divine administration, hence divine power belonging to Christ.

How I want to draw near to the Lord, don’t you? I believe it is His relentless love for me and the Holy Spirit that gives us that desire. Just think, one day we are going to be there, around the throne, and we will see Him face to face.

GRACE: Oh, girls! This means joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, loveliness, grace of speech, goodwill, loving-kindness, favor, the merciful kindness by which God exerts His holy influence upon souls, turning them to Christ, keeping, strengthening, and increasing our faith, knowledge, and affection. It's His holy influence we are taking into this season. And He is the One who is going with us. Can you see it? I hope you can see His relentless love for you and His grace that keeps you.

MERCY: the mercy and clemency of God, providing and offering men salvation by Christ, the mercy of Christ. He will bless us with eternal life.

IN TIME OF NEED: well-timed, opportune, convenient.

Let’s enter this holiday season differently this year… In the quietness of His relentless love,

We bow our hearts before Him.

We confess our great need for Him.

We draw near, coming boldly to His

throne of grace, finding mercy and help

in our time of need.

Oh, how we need You, Lord! Oh Lord Jesus, how we need You!

Let us be girls who cling to His promises of help and grace.

REFERENCE: theBlueLetterBible.Org:

Barbie Morgan Sheffield

Author: Barbie Morgan Sheffield loves Jesus with all her heart and stands today as a true testimony of God's love, forgiveness, and grace. As a well-loved and gifted Bible teacher, she inspires women to be all God has called them to be. Her love for the Bible drives her to share the hope she herself has found within its truths. She helps women personally discover their gifts and callings, regardless of their past mistakes, and helps them walk in the abundant freedom Christ came to give them. Barbie shares a powerful story of redemption and is known for her bold love for Jesus, genuine joy, and passion for God's word. Barbie holds certifications in Biblical Counseling and is an Elite Christian Life Coach for women. Throughout her life, Barbie has maintained her God-given sense of humor and desire to serve others. One thing she knows for sure. “God wants your whole heart, and He has a specific plan only you can fulfill.”