"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest.”
and I will give you rest.”
Think about this past week for a moment....
- How often have you lost your self-control?
- How often have you yelled at your children for something they did wrong?
- How often have you raised your voice to your spouse because he/she wasn’t meeting your expectations?
- How often have you “chewed out” a friend over something that was rather unimportant?
Lorrie helped remind me that sitting at the feet of Jesus is what will bring more rest for weary souls than anything else. She says, “You cannot be a nurturer unless you yourself are nurtured.” But, it’s a matter of choice. If we neglect Him, or don’t take the time to rest in His presence, our feelings of frustration and despair will get the best of us. So, what do YOU think would be the better choice?
I love this old hymn that talks of this very thing (Click on the title below to hear the music).
Words by: Joseph Scriven, 1855
What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He'll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
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