Separation Anxiety.

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Separation Anxiety. I think most all of us have at least a little bit of anxiety at the thought of a relationship we’ve become comfortable with coming to an end. Some of us may have a harder time than others, but I think it’s something we all feel to a degree. When there’s a person in your life, whether it’s a friend, spouse, co-worker, minister, etc, that you have an expectation of being there for the long haul, it’s hard when they have to not be in our lives anymore. Whether it’s by their own choices, or choices out of our control, it’s no fun – the heart hurts.
Many today are experiencing such a pain because of failed marriages or broken friendships. There are many that are hurting today because a loved and cherished one has died as a result of some tragic event, such as an earthquake or even war. Some may be facing a move that is forcing them to leave behind someone, or several someones, that play a huge role in their life. And the heart hurts.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” That’s a promise of help in carrying the burdens we all face in life. A relationship with Christ brings much needed help in bearing the load that life drops on us so many times. There’s a gigantic benefit of knowing Him: He helps heal the hurting heart.
But I think that one of, if not the, most amazing part of knowing Christ is very simply this: security. He’s not going to walk away from us – ever. “I’ll never leave you, nor forsake you.” “Nothing can separate us from the love of God…” On and on goes the Scripture that tells us that God isn’t going to give up on us. No matter what life throws at us, one thing we can be sure of: we’ll never have to be anxious about being separated from God again once we’re in Christ. That’s what the cross is all about – bridging the divide between God and man. And once we walk across that bridge by faith in Christ, there’s no going back.
So say what you will. I’ve certainly been down the road of heartbreak over separation from a loved one, both due to death and due to people’s choices. But when it’s all said and done, at the end of the day, I’ve got my Jesus. And friend, you can have Him too. No matter what happens all around us, He’s not going anywhere. And that makes my heart sing.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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