Find Rest
Today's Devotional Reading: Prov. 7-9; Rom 9.
May 28, 2010
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
"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" (Matthew 11:29).
TODAY'S WORD
Sometimes the pressures of life can cause unnecessary stress. So many people these days lose sleep worrying about things or people in their lives. I know I've been there. How about you? But God wants us to live a life of rest and peace. When Jesus walked on this earth, He took time for Himself. He got away from the crowds. He spent time with the Father. He found rest. He was gentle and humble in heart. Do you ever notice that when you are stressed out or worrying about something, you're less tolerant of the people around you? Last week I found this in my own life. A younger staff member felt it was time for me to stop...I couldn't see it. Everyone else could. Because of some friends who noticed what was going on I stopped last Thursday night and Friday (all day!!!) and slept great on Friday night. Wow, what a difference!
You're more likely to say something you don't really mean when you are stressed out. You're more likely to react in ways that are not of God. But God wants you to cast your cares on Him so that you can live with a gentle and humble attitude toward others. When you learn to release your burdens and follow the example that Jesus gave, you will find rest for your soul. You will be rejuvenated and refreshed. You will find peace in your heart, and you will move forward in the abundant life God has for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I choose to cast my cares on You. Teach me, Holy Spirit, to have a gentle and humble attitude. Help me find rest for my soul so that I can love others the way You love me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
We sure love you!
Eric & Rita
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