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The Frantic Pursuit of Rest, by Bill Sherrill
A few years ago, a Hollywood "star type" was heard to say, "I think we
are rushing headlong into oblivion." It may have been a more profound
statement than it appeared. At the very least, we are rushing headlong
toward something. And the key word is "rushing." We rush to work. We
rush to dine. We even rush to relax. I think that last statement must
be an oxymoron, but whatever we call it, we certainly are rushing into
it. Peace and tranquility are seldom achieved in our pursuit of them.
Rather than peace, we are more likely to seek distraction. Noise,
visual images, and frantic activity are our constant companions.
Many people have turned to Eastern religions as a means of slowing down
the slide to eternity. Others have sought release through drugs. But
none of the things men have pursued have brought the desired effect.
Everything we do demands an escalation to remain effective. Eventually
it is out of control. For many, the only true peace appears to be to
drop out. Why do you suppose man has such a difficult time assembling
his life? It would appear that he follows the same reasoning in life
that he does in those purchases which need assembly. Question: When
does he read the instructions? Answer: When all else fails!
Most have never read it!
There is a Book of excellent instructions for a life of joy and peace,
but most have never really read it. They continue to try to force the
various parts together in a display of vain pride. The old saying,
"Please, I'd rather do it myself," is still very much alive. While that
sounds very independent, the truth is that we cannot!
I know, O LORD, that a man's way is not in himself; Nor is it in a
man who walks to direct his steps (Jeremiah 10:23 NASB).
The real answer is found in the Book. There, the master of Heaven and
Earth beckons us:
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, 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 SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My
yoke is easy, and My load is light (Matthew 11:28-30)(Emphasis
added).
Soul rest is what we are really looking for. Everything else has
failed, why not read the instructions?
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(c) 2008 Bill Sherrill <sherrill@cox-internet.com>'s Thought for
the Week. Used by permission.
RELATED LINKS:
* Wisdom and Consequences
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200609/20060908_consequence.html
* Road Signs
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200006/20000620_roadsigns.html
* Driving Lessons
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200510/20051013_drivinglessons.html
* Bill Sherrill's Thought for the Week
http://www.northstreetcoc.org/ThoughtoftheWeek.html
This article can be found on the web at:
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200806/20080620_franticrest.html
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