For a while now, my life has been full of bumps and bruises, stumbling blocks, and sometimes even full-out roadblocks. Like a frightened swimmer I found myself fighting the ever-raging current, pushing back against the tides of stress that roared my way. It is only within the last few weeks that I have come to realize that if I allow myself to relax and rest in the safe and loving arms of my Lord my life will be so much better!
Matthew 11: 28-30 says “Come to me, all you 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.”
God does not want me to be exhausted from fighting back against the things that life is throwing at me. He wants me to give the burdens of work, family problems, poor health, and everything else to HIM. HE will carry that burden for me and allow me to rest and restore my energy. Don’t get me wrong- the problems will still be there, waiting to be resolved; but God will be shouldering the weight of all the stress and worry.
Instead of feeling the pain of the bruises that life is causing me, I can rest safe in God’s arms and allow him to help carry me over the storm tossed waters. He is my lifeguard and what a blessing that is!
This blog is meant to be an opportunity for me to share my personal journey to renewal- a renewed sense of purpose, a renewed sense of happiness, and a renewed sense of satisfaction, with all of that being found safe in the refuge of God’s loving embrace. I am hoping that this will be a way for me to communicate with others who are having similar experiences so that we can help one another learn to live our lives more fully. Along the way I will share my bumps and bruises, blessings and bounty, burdens and baggage. I hope that some of you can relate to my experiences and we can lean on one another for that comforting, “I know what you mean” kind of feeling. Please leave comments along the way that will help us all relate to one another. Join me on my journey of renewal. This rest area is infinite in size and has room for all who believe!
Renewal and Refuge 