8/26/13
REST---it’s
the theme for our H2H (Heart to Heart) Women’s Ministry Bible Study this year.
It’s so timely for so many. Tired people grow weary in trying,
weary of forgiving, wearing of the pain and struggle. Weariness can be
overwhelming.
People who
need rest and refreshment often turn to pills, alcohol, even the spa to
reenergize their sad lives as Max Lucado says in “Facing Your Giants.” But do
they? There may be a reprieve from the weariness and the pain may be postponed,
BUT is it removed?
Jesus Calling (8/3) reminds us that in such times,
one should be quick to pray. Oswald Chambers “My Utmost….” entry (8/20) reminds us that our Lord is the One who
establishes rest. Crickett, our WM director gave a helpful acronym to remember
these truths
Re-order your priorities Lay all your burdens prayerfully before
the Lord.
Exercise restraint. Learn to say, “No.”
Slow Down. God can redeem our time for His purposes.
Trust God. ‘Nuf said!!
“Are you
tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with
Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.”
(Lucado, 8/15)
R.E.S.T. might
not have a tune but it has it’s own lyrics for the heart---and those words are
meditation for today.
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. (Matthew 11:28-29, NIV)
