rest

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Sisters, I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get so tired of running the race. Earning money to live, keeping up a home (cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc.), and managing our “little ones”—whether they’re in diapers, college debt, or divorce court. Then there’s the desire to serve the Lord and the associated activity (volunteering, working at church, etc.). Oh yeah, and there’s all the mental and emotional effort involved in trying to maintain relationships, remain healthy, and stay sane through it all. 

So. Tired.

Too often, we turn our attention to things that we hope will remedy the exhaustion, like mind-numbing television shows or the latest best-selling novel. Worse yet, we self-medicate with food, alcohol, or drugs, which may bring temporary relief, but always—always—makes us ultimately feel worse. 

So, where can we find rest for our weary souls?

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” He implores us to give Him our burdens and learn from Him. Sure, we can talk and shout and cry to Him, unloading our weighty worries. But how does the Lord talk back? How can we “learn from Him”? Sister, Jesus is the Word (John 1:1-4). He speaks to us through the 66 books of His love letter to us. 

I know what you’re thinking…reading the Bible can easily become another to-do item on our already-long list. But it’s not meant to be! Time in God’s Word is designed to refresh us, renew our minds, and refuel our souls. Girls, God’s precious Word is the guidance we need as we navigate our life’s journey each and every day. It’s the cool glass of water handed to us as we propel ourselves along our race route. 

The Bible—the very words of Lord and Savior, Jesus—is our hiding place (Psalm 32:7). And God’s Word is the glue that holds us together when we’re falling apart. Run there and find your rest.