Thursday, April 7, 2011

I Am Weary

I have been battling all week with my kids, my oldest son in particular.  He dislikes school, as many kids do, and he has a very short fuse so many things make him angry.  I have felt weary.  I am so tired of arguing and disciplining.  Today I felt especially burdened, then I came across this verse:  

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11:28

I don't have to be weary.  I don't have to be stressed.  I can give it to God and He will carry me so I rest in His arms.

Are you weary today?  Run to Christ.

Sweet Blessings~

16 comments:

  1. Amen my friend! :-)

    Love you and I'm praying you find rest and peace today... in HIM.

    Love,
    Traci

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  2. I've been running to Him all week Jenifer... Thank you for the reminder!

    Have a Blessed Day!

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  3. You may not remember but he is just like your brother! Exactly, in fact, with a little of Jeremy thrown in to the mix. That makes for a volitale young man. Be of good cheer...look at Brian now. He is a grown man with a family. He isn't like he used to be. He still has that 'lazy streak' but other than that, he turned out well. Bub will, too. This is just a 'season' you are going through! Love you and hang in there...he'll be grown and gone before you know it. (*Smiles)

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  4. I am feeling that weariness this week too. Thank you for the reminder of that verse and its promise!

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  5. God has been reminding me lately that I don't have to do it all on my own. He wants to be my strength. That takes a huge burden off of me. I want to run to Him.

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  6. Amen... it's the only place to go to get the rest, peace and strength to go on. Praying for you!

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  7. I have been there from time to time and a wise person once shared that we should say at that moment "Let go and Let God" So I would say it over and over and over until I truly believe it. The Father can take care of this situation alot better than I can. Pray for peace and that this too shall pass.

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  8. Amen sister, I'm so glad we don't have to carry our burdens on our own. God is our helper.

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  9. Yes, run to Christ! I love that verse.
    God bless,
    Ken

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  10. I found your blog from women living well. Thank you for sharing this. It was perfect for today! :)

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  11. I am a new follower from the blog party. This is one of my favorite bible verses and such a comfort! Hope you will come by for a visit :)

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  12. Oh, God bless you - my daughter sounds a lot like your son. She's a tough one. My heart goes out to you. You're right; it is SO exhausting to have to be the one to discipline, nag, remind, reprimand, etc. It's easy to feel drained and worn out. Sending prayers for God's rejuvenation and rest. Be blessed :)

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  13. Raising children is a tough job and home schooling is adding to it. I know you will get through this because you know you have the Lord so you can rest in His arms. Praying for you. Love you lots and blessings to you.

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  14. Aw w...I'm so sorry to hear this, but you do know the source of your strength, I pray that things will turn around soon for your young man.
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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  15. I love this verse. He offers us true rest. He carries us when are just too exhausted to take another step. I love this about Him. He has unlimited amounts of strength to offer us. Will be praying for you too.

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