Hi y’all,
One of the verses in the Upper Room email devotional today was Matthew 11:28 which says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” It’s always hit or miss when sending these out because some students have had an awesome week and it feels like everything’s coming together while others have had a really difficult week and have felt the weight of the world’s challenges on them. At some point in the semester though, all of us may relate and sometimes even resemble this verse – weary and burdened people with to do lists that never seem to get completed and all sorts of other things we’d rather be doing. We know someone though that can give us that rest, peace, strength, grace, perseverance, wisdom and release that we need. If you’ve been pulling some all nighters or if worries about school or friends or family or work or money have been keeping you up, know that there is One who wants to give us peace that transcends all understanding. We’re also called to share that message with the world. I’m not saying we bash people over their heads with it or that we’re patronizing, but that we share the Living Water that has been provided to each of us with the whole world in big and small ways. Sometimes we’re refreshed by talking to a close friend or one of our parents, sometimes it’s walking outside, sometimes it’s reading our Bibles or a good book, sometimes it’s putting our faith in action through service…whatever it takes for you to know that you can come to God with all of your weariness and burdens…know it. Whatever it takes to give you that extra boost or that extra re-charging, seek ways to add those to your life. Blessings on each of you in the ending of this week and for a great and restorative weekend!
=0), Narcie
