Rest – Matthew 11:28-30
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Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (New Living Translation)
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 (New King James Version)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)
“I Am Overcome in the Joy of Your Love” copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Rainbows Amidst Storms”
My Lord, my God, I come before you,
your humble servant, overcome by the love
Thou has shown me as one of your creations.
One made in the image of your encompassing,
and eternal love.
I ask, as your servant, for the wisdom to know Your will
so that you may find pleasure in me.
May I bring pride and further joy to you in your creation.
When the darkness of days were before me,
You were my Light, when no hope was seen.
You were my Friend, when all turned away from me.
In the depth of my deepest sorrow and loss,
You helped me rediscover the joy of Your
eternal love for me.
I surely would be dammed throughout eternity
without the Light of Your love before me.
I pray each day to do only Your will, as my God.
Let me neither be overcome by my foolish pride,
nor ever feel that the blessings You fill each day of my life,
are from my efforts.
Awesome simply Awesome
In my darkest hour God kept me, when I thought all was lost He kept me. My God is faithful and he keeps every promise; he promised never to leave me nor forsake me, he hides me and gives me rest in his loving arms, he lets me cast all my cares at his Holy feet, and he walks right in front of me to always protect me. He is that kind of God. And I love Him just because of who he is.Amen