Take some time and REST…

Do you ever find yourself soooo worn out by life? Do you ever feel way too busy for how much time you have available? Like there’s no way you could ever get your “to do” list done?

I know I have.

But look at what Jesus says:

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." (Matthew 11:28-30)

I love that! It’s not God that is wearing us out. He wants to refresh us! He wants to help us!

Here’s another paragraph from the Message Bible:

“Why would you ever complain…saying,
‘God has lost track of me. He doesn't care what happens to me’?
Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening? God doesn't come and go. God lasts. He's Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind.” (Isaiah 40: 27-31)

This is something God told me back in January that I went back and read again. I think it applies to you as well:

“…I desire for all My children to come aside and spend time with Me. I want to reveal Myself to My children. They just need to slow down, stop for a while, and come aside to Me. It’s often like a two year old, wanting to be independent and do so much- moving everywhere. Then when the young child is worn out, then they’ll go to mom for comfort and rest. Many of My children are like that. They try to do everything themselves, in their own strength. They get worn out. If they would come aside to Me, quiet themselves, then I could bring strength and peace to them. Those who wait on Me will renew their strength.”