Tag Archive for: Strength

Finding Rest

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, MSG)

Are you soul weary?  Are you having a difficult time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel?  Is your heart heavy for someone right now?  Do you just need a moment of rest, a moment to breathe, a moment to escape the downpour in your life?  Jesus has the answer.  He has made a way for you.  Here are the steps to true rest for your soul.

Step 1 ~ Come

Yes, it’s that simple!  All you have to do is show up!  God wants to take care of the rest.  Jesus simply said, “Come to me…”  Will you come?

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Carry Me to the Cross

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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)

Your Love is Strong

How great is the love the Father has lavished on, that we should be called children of God!  And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (1 John 3:1)

The Rescue

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

I have really enjoyed studying Proverbs with you.  I hope that you have enjoyed this series too.  I will be taking the next 2 weeks off to visit family.  In the mean time, I will leave a few posts here and there.  I hope they encourage you!

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Lead Me to the Cross

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. (Psalm 143:10)