Spirituality at the end of the
Day.
I'm tired.
My mind is sluggish and I
Need to get to bed and
Let my brain and body
Rest.
I've found that His
Compassions, as well as my
Resolve, will be new in the
Morning.
I've learned not to judge my
Spirituality at the end of the Day. I'm tired. My mind is sluggish and I Need to get to bed and Let my brain and body Rest. I've found that His Compassions, as well as my Resolve, will be new in the Morning.
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It was a whirlwind day, a
Flurry of activity from Beginning to end. After all my guests left and My house was quiet once more, I crashed in my chair and Reminisced. I basked in the beauty of the Day, the loaded table, the Laughter, the hugs, the Love. It takes awhile to recover. I've discovered that the days of Preparation and the afterglow when It's all over, occupy more of my Time and my mind than the Actual holiday.
I need rest.
More than ever these days I Need soul rest. And Jesus wants to give it to me. He asks me to get teamed up with Him so that He can do the pulling and The leading, tasks that were never Meant for me. But in order to take on His yoke I Must first remove my own, the one That weighs me down with worry, and Doubt and self centeredness. Discarding my yoke for His is a Wonderful welcome exchange. Then, why is it so difficult? "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, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) Jesus, You want my life to be
Free from fear and Filled with hope. You offer me rest for my weary Soul and peace for my Troubled spirit. If you would just take away my Tribulations I wouldn't need these Special mercies. But then, I wouldn't realize how Much I need You.
What better way to spend a dreary Monday
Morning than by inviting a few friends over for Cookies and coffee? What better way to get acquainted with new Neighbors? What better way to use my Christmas mugs Just once more before storing them in Their special box? And what better time to breathe a sigh of Relief when my company is gone? My holiday entertaining is over. When Jesus offers me rest, I don't
Believe He is referring to respite from my Physical labors as tiring as they Can be. He knows how heavy my internal Burdens are. I struggle with grief, anxiety and Fear. He knows I am weak, powerless on My own. That's why He calls me to come to Him, To yoke up with Him and allow Him to Do the pulling. He wants to give me the most important Rest, Rest for my soul. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am meek and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls. My yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28 |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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