Rest

After a wonderful weekend in Ohio with my parents and grandparents, and then a trip down to DC last night to visit my dear friend Dannah from San Diego, I find myself absolutely "done" tonight. I am physically weary, feel the beginning of a cold/flu and have a week full of activity awaiting me. On top of this, my heart is very burdened for a handful of friends who are in the midst of very difficult situations - relational and physical. Out of my great love for these friends, I find that I carry their burdens often in ways I wasn't intended to. And this definitely wearies my body and soul. I am reminded of the encouragement the Lord brought me a few weeks ago when the group from Philly was here - "You carry many people heavily on your heart. Remember that the Lord is carrying you." What a great reminder that He is carrying me. He is carrying my dear friends who are struggling. His sovereign care brings me much comfort.

I am indeed grateful for the gift of rest.  I am reminded of what a good gift rest is - straight from the Lord's hand. He is a good God who delights in refreshing and restoring His people. And He is the great burden-bearer. May we find our true rest in Him!