Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Weary and burdened?

Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, 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 will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
I don't know about you, but I get weary. Sometimes I wonder if I am doing something wrong. Heavy burdens build up that cause my whole being to experience weariness. But, then I realize that I am not any less of a Christian just because I get burdened and become weary. What the passage reminds me is that there is a better way. Jesus is inviting me to take on his yoke....the one that is easy and light. And what is the result?....rest. Not just a future rest, but one that is real here and now. I need this. Lord, before the weariness really sets in, help me to remember that you are always inviting me to a better way....a way that leads to rest. Forgive me when I may want to carry the burdens just a little longer than I should-- teach me to long for the rest that only you can provide.

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