Title: What to Do When You Run Out of Energy?
Text:
Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 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.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Observation:
Living in this world exposes us to constantly changing circumstances. Things happen to us suddenly, and without any warning of them coming. We never know when trouble will knock at our door.
Life is hard, and we all have issues that can be overwhelming if we allow them to linger and grow.
Why not make a list of your problems, needs, concerns, and anything else that causes you to fret and worry; things that rob you of your energy, and passion for God.
The answers to our problems and concerns are found in a person. It requires getting our focus off our situation, and placing it in the hands of our Savior.
Listen to the words of His invitation, "Come to me". He will take the load that is too heavy for us, and exchange it for His yoke, which is well suited for us.
The promise of Jesus is this, "I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Let's examine the rest that Jesus provides to His people. First, He provides peace with God.
Romans 5:1 (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Second, He provides us with the peace of God.
Philippians 4:6-8 (HCSB)
6 Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things.
Prayer:
Father, hallowed be Your name. I am so thankful for the unfiltered access we have to You. We acknowledge that You are holy and righteous in all Your ways.
Father, we need Your help so that we can know your will, and have the power to do it.
Father, grant us the peace that only You can provide. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
Isaiah 55:11 (KJV)
11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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