SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

January 16, 2022

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28 NLT Bible

 

Oftentimes, as children of God, we walk around with our heads bent low as if we’re carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Of course, if there was ever a time when people feel weary and burdened by all that’s going on, it is now. In addition, our lives may be filled with never ending problems that threaten to suffocate and overwhelm us. In the midst of it all, Jesus tells us to come to Him and He will give us the rest that we so desperately need. It’s an invitation that will change our lives and all that’s required of us is to give our burdens to Him.

When we are weighed down by burdens of sickness, pain, wayward children, financial woes and other personal cares that seem insurmountable and drive us to the edge, we have the assurance of rest from Jesus himself if we will simply come to Him with childlike faith and sincerity and give Him our cares. Only then can He give us rest and fill us with His peace and hope. We can shake off all our weariness and lift our heads high because God is in control and He cares deeply for us. However, as believers, we must also recognize that there are some burdens that God requires us to bear. We need to have a burden for those who are hurting, the needy as well as those who are lost and in need of a Saviour. These are just some of the burdens we can pray about or alleviate with some tangible help. Today, Jesus is telling us to lay everything at His feet.

 

Thank you Lord for the rest You have promised me when I am weary and burdened. I come to You, Lord Jesus and I give You all my cares. No longer will I allow them to rob me of my peace and joy. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia