Monday, July 15, 2024

Listen to the Word

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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)

In this week’s Scripture, Jesus diagnoses our disorder: “weary and burdened.” Does that sound like you? Are you harassed… tired… frazzled… overworked… burned out… exhausted? Are you worn out and weighed down?

The call of Jesus does not come to the perfect and put together. He doesn’t say, “Come to me, all who have it made.” He invites those of us who are struggling to make it. He invites you, with your overflowing to-do list, your gnawed fingernails, your looming deadlines, and your personalized set of headaches. He calls you to take your stressed-out self to him!

Live the Word

Write out this week’s Scripture and post it somewhere prominent. Read it again each time you feel tired or anxious.