Rest for the Weary

Last night I watched a Beth Moore Video as part of the Breaking Free Series. It was on "Rest for the Weary." While I've heard this passage more than a thousand times (in fact, it's one of my favorite Jamie Smith songs), last night it really spoke to me. Beth talked about captivity through activity, and there are times that we just need to get away and be with the Lord and allow Him to recreate and refresh us. He doesn't call us to tons of activities...we do this to ourselves, seeking other people's approval or selfish ambition. But, the Lord offers us rest. I'm feeling under the weather today and need some real rest!

Matthew 11:25-30 Rest for the Weary
25At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.
27"All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

In my life, I feel like we've been running at full speed. We've done nothing for so long and now - just like me to be "all or nothing" - we've plunged into a life of activity. From Bible study to church to small group to MOPS to play dates to hanging out with friends to working on our yard and house...I'm tired. I think somewhere in the middle is appropriate - Lord, help us find that middle ground...or whatever ground you're calling us to! May His word bring fresh revelation to your life today!