Matthew 11:28-30
“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.”
“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.”
I've spoken to a lot of women lately who say the
same thing. "I'm so tired." Me included. Whether they are running
after pre-schoolers, staying up late waiting for their teenager to come home, working
long hours, volunteering, or just tired of the chaos of living. We're all
tired. Whether 21 or 91, we live in a world where we're worn out too much of
the time. I'm sure men feel the same way. Living life on this earth is
exhausting. Whether physical labor or emotional exhaustion, life takes the
gumption right out of us.
And Jesus knew this would happen. That's why in
all of his wisdom, he offers us relief. The only rest that removes burdens and
allows us to sleep at night, comes from Jesus. His arms are wide open to
receive our anxieties, worries, and burdens. Jesus offers to carry our cares.
He asks that we give them to him. Through prayer, release the weight of life
and let him take your load. He's willing and able.
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14
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