Need a Lift?

One of the delightful discoveries we made in England was that elevators are called lifts.

Need to go up to your hotel room? Take the lift.
Need to reach the top floor of a department store? Take the lift.
Need a little help after walking 18,000 steps through London? Definitely take the lift!

We Texans call them elevators, but whether we say lift or elevator, the purpose is the same: to raise us to a higher level.

And that got me thinking.
Life has a way of pressing the “down” button.

Disappointments happen.
Worries pile up.
Suitcases get lost.
Our thoughts sink into the mullygrubs.

Before long, we find ourselves stuck on the basement level of fear, regret, or discouragement.

That is when we need a lift.

A phone call from a friend can help. A hug from someone who loves us can help. But the greatest lift of all comes from our Lord.

King David wrote, “He lifted me out of the slimy pit… and set my feet on a rock.” (Psalm 40:2)

Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up… will draw all people to me.” (John 12:32)

Because Christ was lifted up on the cross, we can be lifted above the weight of our circumstances.

I know how easy it is to slip into a “woe is me” attitude. But I’m learning to catch myself and press the “up” button -- to choose faith over fear, gratitude over grumbling, and trust over trying to control everything.

When life feels heavy, don’t stay on the ground floor.
Call on Jesus.

He still specializes in lifting weary hearts to a higher place of peace, joy, and hope.

And best of all, His lift is always available, never out of order, and there is plenty of room for everyone.

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