Another Thing To Do :(

Another thing to do, another appointment, outside demands on my time.  Others’ expectations, my own expectations, prioritization.  Failure, readjustment, robbing Peter to pay Paul, disciplinary problems with kids’ attitudes, misunderstandings, offenses, worries, fears, bills, smaller paychecks, extended family, work, tax prep, finding time for things that are supposed to be most important, helping my fellow man, giving to church and others, listening to a friend.  Trying to be a good neighbor.  Is this the good life, real life, or really life at all?

Enter Jesus.

“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 11:23-30  

I spent time with Jesus and He reminded me that I should give myself as much grace as He does, that if I put knowing Him better first in my life, He would take care of the rest.  He reminded me that living with Him in my daily life is better than trying to live up to people’s expectations.  He told me that I am at my best when I allow him to be at my side, that He didn’t come to condemn me but to save me from myself and those who would condemn me.  He reminded me that just because someone says they are his messenger doesn’t mean everything they say is golden, that He wants direct access to me without any go-betweens.

Let me encourage you to let this be a year where you know Jesus better and better- not just a year where you learn more about him, but a year where you get to know him.  Remember that He wants to be known by you far more than you want to know him better, so moving even just a little in that direction will yield great results.  

For more encouraging messages with insights about Jesus and His good news to us please join us for City Light Rediscover Hope.  This one hour Saturday night event is designed for adults who are looking for encouragement, inspiration, and hope.  For a sample of what the meeting will be like visit the link below or just come on out and join us. The event lasts from 6:30-7:30 at 708 SW Gage in the Safety Training Solutions building.   What to expect from Rediscover Hope Christian Inspirational Event