I wrote a post yesterday that just didn’t sit with me. Here is my edited version, to honor my Jesus. It surprises me, at least for me, how with the root of fear, the branches can be anxiety, frustration, etc. When I lean into that root in my life, I begin to doubt. Not God’s love, but my eyes look at everything with this lens of trepidation. These past few mornings have been like this.
Please enjoy a picture of my little princess.
I have to remember why I write sometimes. Part of writing for me is the catharsis of spelling it it on paper. And if I’m continuing to lean into this honesty, I wonder if my fear also means I’m doubting God’s love. This is a challenging subject, because my obedience to God shows my love for him. My obedience to trust, follow, and rest.
“Therefore, while the promise to enter His rest remains, let us fear that none of you should miss it. For we also have received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard did not benefit them, since they were not united with those who heard it in faith”
Hebrews 4:1-2 HCSB
Take this opportunity to remind yourself of the good news. Can’t be found on social media, nor online newspapers, does anyone get a paper newspaper? Anyway, you have been promised rest. The good news is for you. Jesus. Take his good news. Take his rest today. That rest may be in mind only, fixing your thoughts. There is obedience in “merely” considering Jesus in your thoughts moment by moment. Loving God by loving others. Choosing to love when it’s so much easier to grumble and complain.
“Therefore, holy brothers and companions in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession; He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was in all God’s household.”
Hebrews 3:1-2 HCSB
It may be in the form of just saying his name over and over until the breathing returns steadily. Remember how media works. They work for clicks, engagement, likes.
If you have been reading with me for very long, you know I feed the birds. This morning there are at least 20 little sparrows on the feeders. Jesus says to us, recall to mind these little birds. You are worth much more than they. Jesus comes to you with another yoke.
““Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””
Matthew 11:28-30 HCSB
I won’t deny the burdens of this world are heavy. The uncertainty, the news cycle, the constant barrage of content makes us so weary. Jesus holds his hand to you and says come. Gentle and humble beckons us. He is your rest. Take his yoke, friend. He carries it with us. When we rest, we breathe.
Breathe. I urge you. Breathe in his presence now.
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