It is the wee hour of the new day as I write this. My body is restless, tired and worn. I reflect on the previous day and consider what I saw, what I did, what I said, what I heard and where I went and who I was with. I know my heart is burdened with the needs of those I listened to and shared with. I cannot resolve it all especially by myself. I spew it out to the Lord at this point, that is all I can do and trust.
I then open his word to sedate my sleepless heart. And, I read, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29
The tears begin to flow from my tired eyes, and I begin to feel the massages of peace, quiet, silence and slumber. My weary heart and body are being given an interlude of calm and assurance.
“From the depths of disheartenment, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.” I know at this moment that he has heard me and has answered because as I turned the pages of his word, I read, ” It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.”
The Lord absolutely does amazing things for us; the ability to rest and sleep in peace is joy! Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
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