A New Way (story)

Since I became a Christian, I’ve always said that ‘God is my Lord’, but have had multiple instances of not really letting him be Lord of my Life. I often want to be in control. I’ve have a long history of doing too much, and then being really fried. I often want control to feel safe, but when I’m in control I often mess things up…… on the other hand, any time I’ve trusted Jesus (at least that I can remember) it’s as always worked out well, and I’ve grown closer to Him.

I’ve been pondering Matthew 11:28-30. It’s always been a verse that infuriated me because it seemed to be a lie. I always felt exhausted. But looking back, I never did my part in this verse. I never took HIS yoke upon me instead of MY yoke: my control. So, I never found his rest

 

my hope for today is to stop throughout the day and pray for Jesus’ instructions. To let his voice trump my plans, because I need his rest.

 

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

Done