People were making their way to the front for prayer. I looked up and there in front of me stood a dear friend from the CLC where I had served as a youth pastor nearly twelve years ago. After giving her a hug she said, “I would really like to have you pray for me again.”
My mind raced back through the years with a flood of memories. I was overwhelmed. We were there to minister to others but I began to weep because the Lord was doing something in my heart as well through her simple request for prayer. We all wiped the tears from our eyes after our prayer together. She then said that the Lord had blessed her with Matthew 11:28 from the Message Bible and that it might be an encouragement to us as well.
- [28] "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. [29] 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.
Matthew 11:28-29 (MsgB)
Two weeks ago at district council another friend prayed with me and simply said, “You are not alone.” The message of these verses and the love I felt from our friend last night confirmed those words in my heart. I am not alone.
God knows our need for spiritual rest and renewal and is ready to meet us right were we are. Honestly God surprised me last night, but I’m so grateful for the “real rest” that the Lord provided in those moments of prayer. I was the beneficiary of the “unforced rhythms of grace.”
So how are you doing today? Jesus is right there with you at this very moment. Reach out and take His hand and let Him refresh your heart in a way that only He can.
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