November 12: Amos 3; Psalm 109; Matthew 11

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."---Matthew 11:28-29

Goodness, I don't know about you, but I needed to hear these words today.  I need to be reminded that when life has worn me down to a bare nubbin' there is a place I can go to be restored and to gain new vision.  I can rest in the love of Christ, in the arms of God, through the practice of prayer and devotion.

Will that make the problems and the stresses disappear?  In my experience, no.  But it does:

• secure time and space in my life for the holy---restoring my spirit
• grant me new eyes with which to see the struggles
• help me to gain perspective
• allow me to get a bigger picture and consider the views of others
• give me a chance to catch my breath
• fill my well of life-giving water--the Spirit sustains me

The practice of prayer restores my soul.  This is how all shall be well.  God's love cannot be overcome by anything--no evil, no destruction, no bad choice or horrible habit, no sin, no stupidity---God's love is steadfast and unshakeable.  So, come.  Come and find rest.