Rest

 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28, New Living Translation)

What is your burden today? What are you carrying that is too much for you? Is anxiety tearing at your mind and soul? Is it physical pain that you can no longer handle? Are you just plain exhausted from all that life is handing you? Are you afraid you are about to fall? 

Turn it over to Jesus, and He will grant you rest. He will ease your burden and take away the pain in your heart, mind, and body. He will wrap His loving peace around you.

“Are you tired? Worn out? 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, The Message)

My life has been in a tail spin the last few weeks. I keep repeating Matthew 11:28 over and over in my head. It gets me through the days, but at night, between midnight and two a.m., it’s hard to push out the worrisome thoughts. But whether I sleep through the night or not, Jesus will always carry me.

Where Was I Wednesday?

Or more like, where have I been for nearly two weeks? And where am I going to be for the next week?

It’s a long and stupid story, so just let me say our internet has been out since April 24 and won’t be back on until after May 14. Hubby and I are not happy; actually, we are irate. But such is life. I borrow the internet from other sources when I can; the rest of the time, I have been writing my next book. Yea, Me!

So, why have I posted a blog for you to read today?

Because Hannah and I went out of town for a few days with a friend of mine. Another, yea, Me!

I might blog more about it, with more pictures, when I get internet at home, but for now, here is where I am and whose internet I’m using today.

Hannah and me at Interstate State Park in St Croix Falls.

The St. Croix River at the state park.

The Airbnb we stayed at in Emerald.

Pansies! For the friend I’m here with.