What’s Bugging You?

Summer is fast approaching, and with it comes lots of fun. Boating, swimming, camping, celebrations and family cookouts make the summertime awesome. Who doesn’t love sitting on the grass waiting for fireworks to begin after spending a happy day with family and friends? But then come the mosquitos.

Biting insects, poison ivy and sunburns can quickly turn a great day into an upsetting one. All the swatting, scratching and moisturizing only soothe the problem momentarily. If we have allowed our parents to apply sunscreen or insect repellent and if we have followed their directions to stay away from certain areas where danger might lurk, we find we are much more content at the end of the day.

Sometimes the things that bug us come from our emotions. We might have a difficulty with our brother or sister, a dilemma with a friend, or perhaps we don’t like what is served for dinner. We might think nobody understands how we feel. This is where God comes in with His special sort of assistance.

When we turn to Jesus with our problem, we are offered powerful healing. After all, He created us, and everything around us. Even poison ivy! By talking to God, we allow Him to take over our bodies and emotions in a wonderful way.

Next time you are feeling bugged, just say “Jesus, I need your help. I can’t take it. It’s bugging me. I can’t rest. Please take over!” After you have opened the door for Him to apply his special type of healing, you will find that things don’t bug you nearly so much.

You can talk to Him right now about anything that is bugging you. Go ahead and try it!

“So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

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Jennifer Tirrell has worked alongside many wonderful individuals serving the underserved across the United States and beyond, as well as mucking stalls and cleaning goat pens closer to home on her daughter’s farm ministry. She loves Jesus Christ, writing, kids and everything outdoors. www.writingwithjet.com