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For Your Weary Soul

January 13, 2014 By LeeAnn G. Taylor

Come to me all who are weary & I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Come to me all who are weary & I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Sometimes we just need a gentle reminder that the results of our life’s circumstances and challenges do not hinge upon our ability to control the situations or the outcomes.

Ok, well maybe you need a gentle reminder.

Sometimes I need a kick in the pants.

It can be so hard to remember that we’re not in control.

Do we even want to be the ones in control?

I’d venture to say that no, we don’t really want to be in control because deep down we know we don’t have it all together.

Instead, Jesus offers for us to come.

Not go. Not do.
Just come.

The offer stands.

For you.
For me.

Now.
Tomorrow.

And next week when we forget that we’re not in control {ahem, again}.

He offers us rest.
The very thing our soul needs.
To drink in the life-giving water of Jesus.
To experience His peace.

Dear friend,

Today, come.
Accept the offer.
Come and find rest for your weary soul in the arms of Jesus.

Sharing today with:

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    January 13, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Beautiful…and so true!

    • LeeAnn G. Taylor says

      January 14, 2014 at 4:21 am

      Thanks for stopping by Amanda!

  2. Janet says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Thankful for the rest we have in Him and for you sharing that reminder.

    • LeeAnn G. Taylor says

      January 14, 2014 at 4:22 am

      Absolutely. We must rest. Sometimes quite hard to remember though.

  3. Sarah Caldwell says

    January 13, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Yes, yes – such good wisdom to remember! Thanks so much for linking up with Sacro Speco!

    • LeeAnn G. Taylor says

      January 14, 2014 at 4:22 am

      It was wonderful to find you!

  4. LeeAnn G. Taylor says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:24 am

    Isn’t it? I used to be hesitant to dive back into my relationship with God after long periods of time in the ‘dry and weary land’ far from that intimate relationship he desires with us. Now I am learning that he is always there – just like you said – with open arms, ready to receive me back again!

  5. Barbie says

    January 14, 2014 at 12:04 am

    I’m so thankful that He continues to pursue me, no matter how busy I am and how much I put Him off. It’s so encouraging to know that He waits for me with open arms!

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