Day 6: Soul Rest

Come to Me, all who are weary and overburdened, 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11: 28-30

Who doesn’t feel weary and overburdened at times? But spending time fasting and praying can feel like a rest, a respite, an intimate sojourn with the Lord of the Universe.

It is not hard to feel overwhelmed in the midst of modern life! The comfortable burdens that God promises us are good news, and we can see that the strengths He gives us is what we can use to handle those burdens. We also know that when He says to learn from Him, that it is for far more than just an easier day-to-day life. He teaches us to move forward into His world with the confidence that He has our back!

As we take Him up on the soul rest that He offers, our lives will become less stressed, but also more freed and we will become like Him, gentle and humble in heart. We know we will experience His freedom, because it was for true freedom that Christ set us free (Galatians 5:1 ).

Imagine your soul at rest. Imagine having His gentle and humble heart: no heart patters from unwelcome surprises, no wear and tear from awkward, uncomfortable or dominating relationships, no wondering if He is really there, no need for indignation or taking offense, no feeling alone or unwanted, and no bitterness raging in your gut.

What are you most weary about in your life?

Turn your burdened shoulders and your jaded thoughts towards Him. See the pain He holds for you in His tender eyes and believe His desire and need to give you true rest from your burdens. Spend time with Him and allow Him to comfort you.

Humble Jesus, adjust my attitude about my responsibilities to see the truth about why I am burdened over them. I want to learn from You and know that I will find more gentleness and humility in seeking true rest from You than from any other master plan of attack. I thank You for that soul rest that communicates the reality of Your love so tenderly through me to others in my life. Amen.