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Friday, May 29, 2009
Find Rest in Me
"Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in
spirit. And you will find rest for your souls. Yes, the work
that I ask you to accept is easy. The burden I give you to
carry is not heavy."
-- Matthew 11:29-30 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Rest! Doesn't that sound nice? In a culture gone mad on business, a
culture that has exchanged recreation for rest, that sounds nice. But
we must not be deceived. Jesus' way isn't necessarily easy. His call to
discipleship isn't escapism. But there is a difference between doing
nothing and resting. There is a difference between being burdened and
doing strenuous things. In a world where so many things we chase for
gratification leave us depleted, Jesus is promising that when we take
up our cross and follow him, he can give us rest -- that restorative,
nurturing, and rekindling strength that gives us the power to face what
life brings or Satan throws in our paths.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy God, I know you set a cycle into this world by resting on the
seventh day. I believe Jesus when he says he brings rest to those who
are burdened and weary. Please forgive me when I've tried to be my own
strength and survive on too little rest or on false rest. I want to
place my life, my soul, in Jesus' care and honor him. Help me please,
dear Father, to find his rest. In Jesus name. Amen.
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