This was one of those high stress weeks for me, and it took a serious toll on my bible studies. I wasn’t able to crack open my bible like I usually can during the week (except for once, but that was on Sunday and that doesn’t count!). So, you could say I was M.I.A. with my bible for the past 5 days.
I could definitely tell a difference in the way my week went because of my lack of reading. I felt more stressed and that time was slipping away from me. But I got my fix today (Friday) and searched for verses and devotionals online (and in my bible) that focused specifically on busy schedules and lives.
One that really popped out at me was in Matthew 11 verse 28-30.
“Come to me, all who labor and are 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Jesus is telling us to give him our burdens lean on him for understanding and for relief. Our way isn’t the high way, but his way is the right way. He’s basically a spiritual garbage dump for all your stress and it’s free with no gimmicks! How sweet is it?! #prettyflippin’sweet
A verse like this gives me relief and a heavy weight off my shoulders. I believe completely in this verse that just sitting down to read your bible, pray to Him, and just spend time in the quiet moments to just reflect to Him everything will go according to plan. In Jeremiah 29:11 He tells us He has a plan for our lives and I know he has the best plan for all who follow Him, so I do my best to follow that path as much as I allow myself to follow it.
I hope this next week no matter how busy you are or stressed out or overwhelmed you get to take the time to talk to God or crack open your bible (or in some cases open your bible app) and take the time to emerge yourself in His presence. I can almost (because He’s God and I’m not) promise that by doing this throughout your week will make your stress levels go down a couple notches.
***Especially pray and search for guidance when you are at your breaking point!***
I wish y’all a stress free week and a warm one too with spring approaching! (At least here in Texas that is!)
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