In Need of Comfort

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28

Things at work are getting rough. Just one of those times when nothing seems to be going right. All I wanted to do today was come home, curl up in a ball, and pull the covers over my head. I did not want to do my meditation tonight. I told God I was too tired to learn anything tonight. Then I remembered that I am to bring all my worries and anxiety to Him (Rule #14). Then I was reminded that God will give me rest. I know last week I talked some about not submitting just for the rewards, but I do not serve a harsh taskmaster, but a loving God. He is my Creator, my Provider, my Sustainer. I am promised in Matthew 11:30 that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. An interesting cross reference is 1 John 3 This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome.

It would be nice if God could just take the problems away, but I know that they will be there tomorrow when I get to work (and they could possibly be worse). Therefore, I prayed for strength to face them. I also asked for rest. During the 15 minutes that I meditate I think I might have dozed off towards the end. I got up from that time feeling relaxed. It is almost too hard to keep my eyes open as I type this (thankfully I don't have to look at the keyboard when I type).

When I came home I wanted to curl up and hide, but now I want to stretch out in my bed and sleep peacefully. God is good.