Rest

I work so hard at my job, to be a great Mom, to be involved to always improve and always falling short.  Who said we have to keep raising the bar?  What happened to resting in the knowledge that we are loved and saved by Grace?  Why the need to feel so compelled to live up to some standard that may not even be attainable?  And who sets these goals -- the world? Me?

God's goals for us is to know HIS Son, to know Him and from this His immense love for us and, in turn, we will learn how to love others as He loves us.  This great love will take us out of our comfort zones but should it leave our cup empty?


4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.  Psalm 23:4-6 (New International Version)



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."  Matthew 11:29-30 (New International Version)

 
Mother Teresa was quoted as saying "God didn't ask me to be perfect. He asked me to be faithful."


If your burden is heavy and your feeling spent, you may need to look up and evaluate whether you kept your head down too long.  Just remember that our path is not a competition.  It's a race of endurance within ourselves.  You may just have to ask yourself if you're striving for faithfulness or perfection.  And, please don't forget that Jesus took time to be alone even when He knew He didn't have much time left.