It's Okay Not to Be Okay: Moving Forward One Day at a Time

by Sheila Walsh

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. (Matt. 11:28–30 Message)

Life rarely offers quick fixes; it’s a process, and God is in it with us, all the way. He doesn’t look for perfection in us; He sees that in Christ. You don’t need to be okay because Jesus has made you all right. He’s paid the bill in full. He’s covered our “not okay-ness.” Okay doesn’t live here, but Jesus does. All He looks for in us is a willingness to take the next step.

You see, somewhere deep inside, although I’d never admit this to anyone but you, I think I can be Super Woman.