Tag: rest
Renew
Isaiah 61:11 For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. As the morning awakens and the …
I Am Weary & This Life Is Why
Journal Entry: I can write about being weary. I am exhausted. Life has become complicated again. I have more obligations than I know what to do with and the responsibilities are overwhelming. My mom needs more than I …
He Fought All of Hell, For Me
Jesus was crucified and three days later he rose from the grave. What powerful images are invoked by all the stories and music derived from these few passages of scripture. Take a moment and really think about it. …
February & Rest
In scripture, Jesus made sure to take a time-out. He intentionally pulled away from his followers to pray and eat. He spent this time preparing for what would come next. Jesus set the example for re-booting ourselves in …
Rest to Take Breath
I recently read a new book by Karen Ehman called Listen Love Repeat. It rocked my world so much I read it three more times, allowing it to sink in. The text is about making a sacrifice …
Approaching Christmas
Approaching Christmas, I am counting down to my favorite things about this coming weekend. Christmas at my parents’ house. Christmas with our own children and grandchildren. Christmas with some very good friends. A movie tradition with my husband. …
Just Let Me Take a Breath
Just let me take a breath, if only for a minute. Let me come to terms with all the things this world has thrown at me. Let me sit in silence and revel in the quiet. Let me …
When I Need Rest
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, I will give you rest.” Whew. What a promise, rest. Rest is such an elusive thing for most. Sometimes when we think we are rested …
