Are you ready? 

I wasn’t…

A few months ago my husband came to me ready for major changes in our marriage. He realized the rut we had been living in and wanted to override the negative cycle. He wanted to put our marriage into motion instead of going through the motions.

My response reflected my lack of readiness.

Instead of praising God for answered prayers and stepping forward into a new season, I stalled in built-up bitterness and built new barriers of offense. 

I had been praying…but I wasn’t prepared.

Together, we began working through hurts that needed healing and attitudes that needed shifting. I realized that I had been praying for my marriage to change, but I had things I needed to rearrange.

I had to make room for Him to move.

It makes me think of Mary.

Mary’s response is proof of her preparation. In Luke 1:38, she answered to the angel, “I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.”

My response reflected my unreadiness.

Mary’s response reflected her willingness.

So, are you ready?

Are you ready for redemption in your marriage?

Are you ready for a breakthrough in your family?

Are you ready for the miracle you’re needing?

Are you ready for the prayer you’ve been praying?

Have you prepared?

Have you processed your past hurts and healed?

Have you broken down bitterness and offense?

Have you named and faced your fears?

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us also prepare for what Jesus came to do: Heal. Restore. Save. Make a way. Redeem. 

Jesus is coming.

Are you ready?