Use today to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
- Psalms of Rest
- Day 6
Grace Day
Use today to pray, rest, and reflect on this week’s reading, giving thanks for the grace that is ours in Christ.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
In a world where we must be perfectly productive and blissfully busy, maybe this quarantine is not a curse at all, but a gift from God to grant us rest and time to reflect, laying our burdens down, leaning our hearts to He who gives.
In a world where it seems we always must be perfectly productive and blissfully busy, maybe this time isn’t a curse
I think that, for the first time, I read this passage and heard something different. During the corona crisis, my job has gotten more demanding! I believe God will give me “rest” during this busy time, but perhaps it’ll be in a way I’ve not expected (as in my desire for the cessation of things that need to get done). Perhaps He will give me rest from the many thoughts racing through my mind at the end of the day. Or maybe it’ll be a rest of mind and heart as I begin my day that helps me be prepared for whatever comes up. Who knows? But I’m more open to receiving the rest of Christ in the way He knows I need.
Praying you all have a good day.
This new moment of lockdown is providing many of us with an opportunity to discover rest in God and refocus on him – ensure he is number 1
It’s in the early early morning here and I’ve not gone to sleep. My mind is racing and my heart is filled with worry. These words, ‘Come unto me” bring me so much solace in an uncertain time.
Literally this verse was on my heart today! So amazing that the Lord speaks to us. The world tells us that it’s way is easier and that God’s way is too hard. The truth is following Jesus is where we find rest and peace❤️
O Lord, thank You for this day of rest. Thank You for being my Peace in the chaos. You Good and You are ENOUGH for me. O Jesus I thank You so much for everything that You have done for me. I am so unworthy yet You love me with Your unfailing love each and every second of each and everyday of ALL the days of my life. God, You are Great and Mighty. I choose to praise You with everything I am and everything I have. Thank Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen!!
Lord, thank you for the beautiful reminder to rest. To be still. To breathe in, breathe out. To acknowledge our many blessings. To practice gratitude. Lord, I open my heart and receive you. Dwell in me. Make me new.