I opened this window to start writing a blog post. I honestly had no idea what I was going to write about.
All I could think of was the fact that I am tired.
One sick kid early last week. Another sick kid toward the end of the week and on into this week. Not much sleep due to sick kid #2 and high fevers/nightmares. Yard work that wore me out (even though I loved every minute of it). Managing getting the house cleaned. Shopping for groceries, Easter outfits, house needs. Working at home so I could be with sick kid #2 for the last two days. Planning sermon, Sunday school class/lesson, service. Not sleeping great despite it being my favorite sleeping conditions – cool evenings with windows open.
I am tired.
And I kid you not, the minute I thought those words, this song started playing on iTunes.
Find Rest, by Francesca Battistelli.
I just closed my eyes and listened, let the words wash over me.
If you are tired, I encourage you to do the same thing today, because we are offered rest in God and we can find it there.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30, The Message