Take It to Jesus First

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - 1 Peter 5:7

When something runs out in your life, the first reaction is often panic. You try to fix it quickly or hide how bad it really is. Pride tells you to manage it quietly. Fear tells you to brace yourself for the worst. In those moments, it rarely crosses your mind to slow down and bring it to Jesus first. Yet that pause is often the most important step you can take.

Running out exposes vulnerability. Patience runs thin. Strength feels limited. Hope dips lower than usual. Those moments make you uncomfortable because they remind you that you are not in control. Many people respond by working harder, worrying more, or pretending everything is fine. None of those responses bring peace. Jesus invites you to do something simpler and far more honest. Bring the shortage to Him.

Taking it to Jesus first does not mean you ignore responsibility. It means you start with trust instead of stress. You acknowledge what you do not have and place it in His hands. Prayer becomes a release instead of a performance. You stop hiding what feels weak and allow God to meet you there. Jesus never asked people to clean up before coming to Him. He asked them to come as they were.

Bringing things to Jesus first also reshapes how you respond afterward. When you pray before reacting, perspective changes. Anxiety loosens its grip. Wisdom replaces urgency. Even if the situation does not change immediately, your heart does. Peace settles where panic once lived. You remember that you are not carrying this alone. God is involved from the beginning, not as a last resort.

If something has been running low in your life, energy, patience, clarity, or hope, pause before you scramble to fix it. Take it to Jesus first. Speak honestly. Hold nothing back. Trust that He cares about what you are facing. He is not intimidated by your lack. He is not disappointed by your need.

Starting with Jesus does not always remove the problem right away, but it anchors you while you walk through it. When you bring the shortage to Him first, you stop hiding and start trusting. That choice opens the door for grace, wisdom, and provision to meet you exactly where you are.