Had Enough?

Today's Gospel lesson came from Matthew 11, verse 28: "Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest."

Wow!
What an invitation!

In modern language it's almost like Jesus is saying this:
I know you're tired. I know you're going through a lot. Have you had enough? Are you totally worn out? Are you tired of being sick? Have you had enough of being persecuted by others? Do you have little faith that you could go on even one more minute? You feel like you would like nothing more than a little sleep and time to relax? It's okay. I know what it's like to feel that way. I've been there. I want you know that I am here. My invitation is for you to join me for a little rest. Here you'll find that my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Come to my arms. Had enough? My arms are open for you to come and find some peace in. We're in this together. I know you have crosses to bear. But let me help you. That's what I'm here for. I will never leave you or forsake you. I will always provide the strength you need to endure just one more minute. Had enough? Come to me, and I will give you rest.


Thank God for His promises like this! In my illnesses, I found that God used them to show me His open arms are available for rest, peace, and comfort. The business of the world is hectic, but God stopped me from the chaos and opened His arms for me to rest in them.

And I have never found such a state of peace, contentment, and fulfillment as I did resting in His arms.

I know it's easy to get wrapped up in the hectic and crazy state of society. It's easy to forget that God is waiting right there for me to rest in His arms.

There will be times again where I've had enough and wanted nothing more than rest.

And His arms are wide open for me to find the fulfillment I so much crave for.

When it's time to lie down at night, give your problems, worries, and anxieties to God. He'll be up all night anyway.

It's almost as if we bring it all to Him in prayer and He says, "Okay, now you go to bed. I've got this covered."

Blessings:
-My boss called to ask a simple question and we ended up having an hour long conversation. It was fun!

-Played for a service last night, heard this remark, "We heard the organ when we got out of our cars and knew someone special was at the keyboard!)

-Played a successful service this morning!

-Dinner Friday night at my Grandparent's house

-Finding out I GET to work a ten hour shift on Tuesday. It will be fun!

-Played this hymn today and the singing sent chills down my spine!

-Golfing tonight for the first time in probably 8 years! I plan to LAUGH a LOT and make those who are lucky enough to be drawn on my team LAUGH a lot too! It will be a great time!

-It's cooled down outside!

-Cut up strawberries and bananas with Nutella drizzled over them!

-Bible Study went so well today! I had the people laughing and so engaged! I LOVE teaching, and I especially LOVE teaching about God's Word and challenging people to find His blessings every day!

I'm sure I'll have a lot of stories to report tomorrow about my golfing experience!