Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
In last Sunday's gospel, Jesus invites his disciples to come away and rest. They've been working relentlessly, overwhelmed by people and needs, and they are no doubt tired. What a welcome invitation Jesus gives, to them and to us - to come away and rest. This invitation is nothing new. God created, modeled and mandated rest at the start of creation. God stopped to savor what God had made, setting up the rhythm of work and rest, outpouring and replenishment. Sabbath rest is a blessing of our tradition.
What is rest to you? When was the last time you truly rested? The pandemic was not restful for most of us. Anxiety and uncertainty are still part of our landscape. Jesus invites us to rest, to take time apart, and let God nourish our souls. Come away, God says. I'll keep the world spinning. I'll carry your load for awhile. Let me calm and comfort you. Let me remind you of your goodness, and the goodness around you. Let me fill you up and renew you with purpose and hope.
Jesus is waiting for you, wanting to give you this gift. Blessings as you rest in him.
Blessings,
Mary Kay+
What is rest to you? When was the last time you truly rested? The pandemic was not restful for most of us. Anxiety and uncertainty are still part of our landscape. Jesus invites us to rest, to take time apart, and let God nourish our souls. Come away, God says. I'll keep the world spinning. I'll carry your load for awhile. Let me calm and comfort you. Let me remind you of your goodness, and the goodness around you. Let me fill you up and renew you with purpose and hope.
Jesus is waiting for you, wanting to give you this gift. Blessings as you rest in him.
Blessings,
Mary Kay+
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