"Come to Me, all 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 humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matt. 11:28-30
Today begins a series of verses every mom needs to know. These verses may be even more important for moms facing off learning differences or disabilities.
When I am at the lowest point, God wants me to come to Him! Wow! He tells me that I should come with all my "stuff." Most people will listen for a little while, but only few invite me to share my pain, disappointment, and discouragement. Those few can keep up with me for a season but they have their "stuff too." Thank goodness, I have ONE who can handle it all. He can handle it for as long as it takes. Intensity doesn't bother Him.
He doesn't just listen. He acts! God keeps his promises. Today's promise is that He will give rest. I need rest.
I need it physically. Oh, the sleep deprived nights! I remember it took 5 years for my son to sleep through the night consistently. I bet this is the case for many others. My son slept through the night for the first time at 15 months. Fifteen months is a long time!
The Lord gives emotional, mental rest and spiritual rest. He replaces negative emotions with positive ones.
God's gentleness is what I need. He is tender as He provides rest. As I receive them, there is an incredible bonus. I receive rest for my soul. There is no way to adequately explain this but it is the sense that "all is right with the world" even when nothing has changed except inside of me!
Mom, commit this verse to memory and quote it often. The last and most important step is put it into practice! Number 1 and 2 are really good. Number three is essential. Be Encouraged: God is for you!!
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