"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." Mt. 28:11-13 (Msg)
I've thought about them, prayed them ... and long to learn those unforced rhythms of grace that come from walking step in step with Him, not worrying about tomorrow (or 25 years from now), not holding more than I am intended to carry, learning to live His free, easy way of living. I know it's ME that makes life hard ... but I am only now learning how (or longing to) to give that to Him.
Come to me for rest and refreshment. The journey has been too much for you, and you are bone-weary. Do not be ashamed of your exhaustion. Instead, see it as an opportunity for ME to take charge of your life. Remember that I can fit everything into a pattern for good, including the things you wish were different. Start with where you are at the point in time and space, accepting that this is where I intend you to be. You will get through today one step, one moment at a time.
- from Jesus Calling
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