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It is well with my soul (Matthew 11:28-30)

Scripture of the Day: Matthew 11:28-30

"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."

Oh, rest! How lovely a concept, but how difficult a reality! Do you feel rested on a daily basis? I confess I rarely do. Could be my daily bathroom wake up call at 4:00 am, or my super sensitive hearing, but I seldom feel rested when I get out of bed. But that rest I speak of (and so desire), is not what Jesus is talking about.

Jesus is talking about soul rest. Rest at the deepest part of your core. And THAT is the rest I have. I always love to hear the song, "It is well with my soul." I was amazed last year to really listen to the lyrics, contemplate, and realize that it is true in my life. No matter the turmoil that is going on, no matter the daily problems I have, no matter the UNrest I may feel...it is well with my soul.

I think it is important to contemplate the two kinds of rest.  Jesus didn't mean that if we took his yoke and gave him our burdens that we would feel great all the time. If that were the case, man, would Christian's have it easy! :) Really, the rest he gives us is something we are not even aware of, unless we really take time to think about it. Reader, your soul is at rest. When you follow Jesus, your soul is not anxious about eternity, or even tomorrow, it knows when you leave this earthly body, it is joining our Lord and Savior up above. It is refreshed, and ever ready.

The next time you feel overly anxious with the ways of this world, take a minute and pause. Remember that although chaos is around you, your soul is at rest. Hopefully some of that rest will carry over into your daily lives...but that is not guaranteed!

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father God, THANK YOU for the rest of my soul. It is nice to take some time to really think about, and be grateful that no matter what is going on during the craziness of my life, some part of me is at rest. Even when I can't see it. Jesus was so humble and so welcoming to all of us - please help us take on those characteristics as well. We love you Father. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.



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