Rest

He has sent me to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of tears of grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. ~ Isaiah 61:3 (MSG)

Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. ~ Matthew 28:11 (CEB)

KEY IDEA:

The Lord is our relief.

PRAYER:

Thank you, Lord, for carrying me through the hard times. I wish that the difficulties would all go away. And sometimes I feel angry that you don't take them away. This keeps me from fully appreciating the way that you are stepping in to carry the load. So, I am asking you to help me to rest in you and to change my discouragement to praise. I'm going to find rest in Jesus. Amen.