Rest

 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of youwho are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28,New Living Translation)

Whatis your burden today? What are you carrying that is too much for you? Is anxietytearing at your mind and soul? Is it physical pain that you can no longer handle?Are you just plain exhausted from all that life is handing you? Are you afraid you are about to fall? 

Turnit over to Jesus, and He will grant you rest. He will ease your burden and takeaway the pain in your heart, mind, and body. He will wrap His loving peacearound you.

“Are you tired? Worn out? Come to me. Getaway with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a realrest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforcedrhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keepcompany with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30,The Message)

Mylife has been in a tail spin the last few weeks. I keep repeating Matthew 11:28over and over in my head. It gets me through the days, but at night, betweenmidnight and two a.m., it’s hard to push out the worrisome thoughts. But whetherI sleep through the night or not, Jesus will always carry me.