Matt 11:28 Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
This morning I feel old–creaky, cranky, worn out. My body aches. I’m mentally exhausted and physically sleep deprived. I feel like a big ole “whiny behiny,” like I just shouldn’t even bother God today because I know my problems are trivial and temporary. I know I’ll feel better in a few hours or a few days. But I sincerely believe God wants me to come to Him with everything, even my whiny, achy, blah days.
Psalm 30:2 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me.
Just like I want my children to come to me, to know they can talk to me about anything and everything, God wants that kind of relationship with me. He doesn’t want me to hold anything back because that is how separation and isolation get a toe-hold. He wants me to bring everything, even the trivial mess that I consider not worth His time. He loves me and wants me to know that I am safe and loved with Him. Always. No matter what is going on. Thank You, Jesus.
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for calling me to You when I try to pull away. Thank You for loving me and caring for me, even when I’m feeling achy and whiny and blah. Thank You for reminding me to place ALL my burdens, no matter what size, at Your feet. Thank You for being big enough and loving enough for even the trivial things. Draw me closer. Amen.
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.