Come Away

“and Jesus said to them, ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.’” ...Mark 6:31,

I see weariness in the eyes of people within the church and in the world. Many are angry, fatigued and feel taken advantage of...extended beyond their strength or ability. Our hearts long for rest and our souls seek freedom. Somewhere within each of us we know things aren’t as they could be nor as God longs for it to be.

In scripture we see Jesus taking care of the souls of his disciples. I love his words. Often when I get away for a while, I can sense Jesus saying to me, “Come aside by yourself Cathy; just you and me. Let’s get away to a deserted place and rest a while. Put away the producing and tasks for a moment. Stop striving...fretting. Come away with me.” Oh the bliss of those moments. Joy and peace warms my soul. Worry ceases. Comparisons fade away.

I have friends in my life that do this very easily. No matter when I show up at their door, they invite me in, give me a drink and we slip easily into connection of our souls. I know they literally stop what they are doing in order to spend time with me. I never feel like an intrusion. I feel treasured, loved and cherished. Jesus is so alive within them. Their smile and hospitality is His.

Our busyness wearies God. No wonder we are fatigued. Fretfulness grieves God. It is never what He has for us. Let us put aside everything...stuff...anything that hinders resting in Him.

Warmly resting,
Cathy