We all need rest

I haven't posted anything in the past few weeks because, well, my heart has been a little heavy.  I have been trying to be inspired or "search" for the correct thing to talk about and it just never came to me; until this morning.

A very dear friend of mine (K) sent me a message out of the blue this morning and said, "I woke up with you on my heart, is everything okay?"  I responded to her, thanking her for reaching out, that in fact, I was not doing that well.  I shared my heart and we left it at that. I know this friend, without a doubt is praying for me, and I for her, and in 3 weeks when we chat again, we'll pick right back up where we left off!

On my drive to work, I frequently listen to praise and worship, and consider this my alone time with God. Because as you know, with 4 kids, it can sometimes be difficult to have "quiet, alone time" with Him. So this morning, after responding to (K's) message and on my way into downtown, I let my guard down. I began to reflect on my response to her about what was going on in my life. I began to pray and meditate, and sing, not so quietly to the Lord.  My heart has been heavy for quite sometime now, for someone very dear to me, someone who is very much loved. He has been going through a difficult time. His disappointment has become my disappointment, and when he is discouraged, I've become discouraged. I feel I am in constant prayer for the situation at hand, sometimes finding myself asking God, WHY? Why can't this situation be turned around? When will his situation get better? It HAS to get better! It can't get any worse than this, or can it God? And then as I continued my drive, I felt this sense of peace come over me ... these burdens that I have been carrying for my loved one, the heaviness that I've had on my heart for weeks, and even some sleepless nights should be placed out of my mind because God is already carrying these burdens. 

He says in Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."  

Just as I have carried a heavy heart, I was reminded today there is no need too.  I know that our God is in control of this situation, and although "I" "we" "he" wants this fixed now, we both know that it will all be in God's timing and His is ALWAYS better than ours.  

Blessings!

XO