Sometimes the only way out is through. Like quicksand, our struggles require us to lean into them rather than frantically trying to escape. Jesus showed us this when He met the woman at the well. He didn't avoid her pain—He walked right into it with compassion and truth.
What are you avoiding today? That difficult conversation? That pattern you keep repeating? That hurt you've buried deep? Jesus isn't afraid of your mess. He's already dealt with it on the cross. He's reaching out His hand, inviting you to stop pretending and start healing.
Remember: healing begins where pretending ends. You don't have to face it alone. Jesus wants to walk through it with you.