ARE YOU TIRED AND BURDENED?

Psalms 62:6
Only in God be at rest, my soul, for from him comes my hope.
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We all need rest. As we work 5 or 6 days a week, we always look forward to Sunday (or for some, their day-off) in order to give ourselves some pampering (watch a movie, go to the mall, spa, sleep all day) or engage in soul-enriching activities (going to mass/Sunday services, retreat). This would ensure a renewed energy when we go back to work the following day.

Only Him can give us total rest from all the troubles and problems of this world. And as we let Him come into our hearts in prayer, that same state of rest will change us, yearning for His care and mercy all the more, for His Spirit is within us - “Your interests are not in the unspiritual, but in the spiritual, since the Spirit of God has made his home in you”.

Are you tired from work or are you burdened with unnecessary things?

Jesus said, “come to Me”. We don’t have to grunt and strain on our own. We will have help. As we take Christ’s yoke upon us, we will learn from the one who knows how to handle suffering and trials.

Christ has chosen to give us a distinctive day of rest. He has chosen to give us a special rest. But we have to come to Him. And feel the serenity, the peace, the quietness of it all.

Feel his gentleness as He carry you in His arms and let you feel the warmth of His embrace. We will gain a peace in our souls as we see the burden lifted and the work made easy.

Let Him free you, cleanse you and enable you to serve God. It is pure joy and delight to live with Him and serve Him.

Almighty Father, You are peace and quietness for my soul. Let Your Spirit come upon me as he whispers to me of gentleness. Restore my soul, made weary and tired. Refresh my spirit with the kindness of your Word and help me to be a refuge for others from their struggles. Amen +

Our help is in the name of the Lord.