Rest

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Matthew 11:8"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

Jesus is speaking to the crowds. He tells them that no one can know the Father except the Son. So the people must come to Jesus to know and understand God. I like to imagine that Jesus is referring to the physically tired people. Those who are weak and weary from laboring for so long. But now, I actually think that Jesus is also referring to those who are weary and burdened emotionally. Since Jesus promises rest for those who come to Him, then why is it so draining to go into ministry?

I really need to run to Jesus. I feel like I've been going through a long dry spell and it is making me so weary. Today, I wanted to just sleep in. Why am I not my usual peppy self? I am fast forwarding in my mind what today will be like, and it just makes me sad. I wonder how I drifted so far from Jesus. I've been doing my devotions, praying, asking Him to fill me with His love, listened to Godly counsel, but I seem to have wandered off somewhere. How do I run back to Him? I know that once I draw near to Him, He will give me rest.

Lord Jesus Christ, I run to You. Please draw me towards Yourself. Lord, please forgive me of my sins. I desire to be made pure. Lord, You promised that if I come to You, that You will give me rest. Lord, please grant me rest today. I trust in this promise. I am holding You to it. Lord, keep me within Your embrace. Forgive me for being a sinner. Help me to stay on Your righteous path. I love You. I need You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.