Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you 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.
“Come to me, all you 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.
Last week I
cleaned out my small flower bed. The zinnias that bloomed glorious colors from
June through October drooped toward the ground. The peony’s leaves turned brown, and the euonymus bush needed a facelift. I cut away the dead foliage and tossed
the frost bitten leaves into a box for disposal. When I finished, the bed
looked empty and kind of sad.
In God’s
wisdom, the change of seasons allows the soil to rest through the winter. But,
he didn’t just consider the flowers and soil when he created a quiet time to
slow down. After he brought the world into being, painted the sky, petted the
animals and breathed life into man, he rested. The seventh day, he put down his
tool box and took a break. When I am weary and need a respite, I fall
into his loving arms, seeking calm and peace. Praise God for taking my burdens and
offering me rest.
No comments:
Post a Comment