Bringing Your Needs to Jesus

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  

Reading: Matthew 9:18-26

 Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.  
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.

Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood both approached Jesus in desperation. Their needs were different—one sought healing after years of suffering, while the other pleaded for his daughter’s life. But they had one thing in common: faith that Jesus was their answer.

Do you hesitate to bring your needs to Jesus? Sometimes fear, pride, or doubt holds us back. But Jesus welcomes our burdens. He is never too busy or distant to care for us.

Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…  

1. Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).    
2. Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Jesus, I bring my need to You today. Help me overcome any fear, doubt, or hesitation. I trust that You care for me and will meet me in my situation.
3. Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.  

Take Action:
Write down your biggest need and present it to Jesus in prayer. Be intentional about trusting Him with it.