Rest
A few weeks ago while I was spending time with God, I asked myself what was going on. I was sensing a lack... a need. I felt desperate for something. Was is satisfaction? significant? security? discipline? None of those quite fit. Then I hit on it - rest. I wanted "a break". There was some unrest in me and I wanted it to end. I knew where to turn - to God and His Word. I remembered a chorus I had sung in a church we visited a few years ago. It impacted me greatly and has stuck with me since. The words - "Find rest once more, O my soul. For the Lord is good." - went through my mind. And then I remembered Jesus' words: Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Two phrases stood out...