Do you ever feel so tired you can hardly function? That's been me lately. I've been hoping that an upcoming vacation will refresh and re-energize me. But the Lord told me this morning its not that simple. When I woke up, this scripture was on my mind and in my heart: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ~Matthew 11:28-30
It is easy to identify the burdens I carry. There are many. I've have tried different ways to deal with them. Blogging is certainly an outlet. Belonging to a support group helps. Sometimes I just talk to myself. I say things like, "Be strong." "That's life!" Just suck it up!" But the Lord is telling me today that true rest is only found Him. This occurs by being 'yoked' with Him-- connected constantly by prayer and study of His word. I confess I have not been good at that lately.
How wonderful it is to know that God is humble and gentle. He forgives us and wants to help us.
So, let us come to Him today...
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ~Matthew 11:28-30
It is easy to identify the burdens I carry. There are many. I've have tried different ways to deal with them. Blogging is certainly an outlet. Belonging to a support group helps. Sometimes I just talk to myself. I say things like, "Be strong." "That's life!" Just suck it up!" But the Lord is telling me today that true rest is only found Him. This occurs by being 'yoked' with Him-- connected constantly by prayer and study of His word. I confess I have not been good at that lately.
How wonderful it is to know that God is humble and gentle. He forgives us and wants to help us.
So, let us come to Him today...
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