REST FOR THE WEARY

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

As I lie awake unable to sleep -thank you insomnia- I glance over at the clock. 3:30AM. The alarm will sound in only 30 minutes. Yes, 4:00AM starts my day. After the annoying buzzing, I tiredly drag myself from bed and begin the process of getting ready.

Brush teeth. Shower. Lotion. Skincare. Makeup. Hair. Dress. I take my son to work then head back home to take care of the dogs, read my Bible and pray, and workout; then there's laundry, dishes, vacuuming, writing, church ministry prep, dinner, and more.

Throughout the day I hear word of a sick friend and another grieving from loss. I read word of chaos and evil in the world. My mama heart hurts as my child is facing their own struggles.

I fall into bed at night feeling spent. Completely weary physically, mentally, and emotionally. I think that if I can just get a good night sleep I will feel so much better. Sound familiar? While we do need sleep, it doesn't change our early alarms, full planners, or weary hearts. Only Jesus can do that.

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