Come to me, all you who labor
and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find
rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28
It seems there is time for everything, except rest. If we allow our
bodies to become weary, we can be sure our souls will soon follow. We
need to make time to rest our bodies, our minds, and nourish our souls.
Things come into our lives unexpectedly. Everything can be going great,
when out of the blue, we are faced with a situation that may overwhelm
us. It is during these times, we become so very aware of just how much
we depend on the strength of God. Praying, reading God’s word and
spending time in His presence, are not something that we can afford to
neglect, whether the sun is shining or the skies in our life have turned
gray. We need to place our focus on God every day, not just when our
world is taken aback, in the midst of a crisis. It is at His feet we
regain our strength; renew our faith, and stability. He will flood our
souls with joy and peace, as He triumphantly handles each situation that
comes our way.
Prayer
Lord, you constantly amaze me! Thank you for allowing me to see that You
are in control of all things. When I am tired, and torn, remind me to
take time to rest in Your presence, nourishing my soul with Your word,
and receiving the strength, comfort, peace, joy, and faith I need to get
through this day, whether the sun is shining or cloudy. Amen.
