Matt 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
I find myself rather weary this morning. It’s just been a long week, I haven’t slept well, I’m dealing with sinus drainage, and I’m just tired. And whiny, as you can tell. It is one of those mornings where my prayer is, “Lord, I’m worn out, and I don’t know where You want me to go with today’s reflection. Show me. Lead me. Guide me.”
Matt 11:29a “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart….”
And He brought me here, to the book of Matthew, to Jesus’s feet (my sweet Savior), not to crumple in a heap and sleep, which I readily admit sounds incredibly appealing, but to learn from the Master, to remember the source of my strength and renewal.
Matt 11:29b “…and you will find rest for your souls.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that when I find myself exhausted, bone weary, it is because I have been operating in my own power. Thank You for the reminder that in order to be strengthened in You, I must recognize my desperate need for Your strength, Your help, Your mercy. Help me to take Your yoke upon me, to learn from You, to find rest for my weary soul. Draw me closer. Amen.
Matt 11:30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Have a blessed day.