Rest for the weary

It’s Friday, and I want to congratulate my readers on making it through another week. Some of you may have just endured a very hard week. Receiving bad news or experiencing a difficult trial. I first want you to know that you are not alone. No one is immune from bad days.

Maybe you can relate to the title, weary. Weary of illness, weary of finances. Maybe just weary of life in general. I have news though, there is rest you can have. Not rest from a nap or a short vacation, but real rest.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 KJV

Jesus is speaking in that verse. He was inviting the weary, the burden down. He still wants, no, desires to give people rest. How do we come to Jesus? By believing, accepting Him, and praying for forgiveness of sins.

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Revelations 3:20 KJV

The door that Jesus knocks on, is your heart. Opening your heart and allowing Him into your life is how to become a Christian and the only way to Heaven. Jesus is not a respecter of persons, race, gender, backgrounds, or social status. He loves every body and wants to have a personal relationship with you.

Only through Him is real rest found. I’m not saying that life will be perfect, far from actually. But with Jesus in your heart and God moving in your life, it’s comforting to have his everlasting love on your side.

If there are any questions please do not hesitate to ask, there are no dumb questions.

Until next time,

~Writer for Christ~

What’s really important?

Vacation Bible School. Commonly just called VBS. Most churches organize a VBS in the summer months, in which children can partake in crafts, Bible lessons, music and so much more. My church recently held a VBS, the theme was Galactic Surveyors.

For those of you who have worked or volunteered at a VBS, you can relate to the mixed emotions that come naturally: excitement, stress, joy and frustration. These emotions may seem to contradict, but they actually blend perfectly. The excitement when the kids start to arrive. The stress of an insufficient amount of time in which to work with. The Joy of observing the children enjoy themselves and having fun and the frustration of feeling overwhelmed.

The VBS at my church was a grand success as some of the kids accepted Jesus into their heart. I had worked in crafts and it would be a lie to say that everything worked out perfectly. On the final day of our four day VBS, hearing the news of a child becoming saved, my heart was full of rejoicing and one of my first thoughts was this, “It was all worth it.” The stress was worth it. The frustration was worth it.

It does not matter what section you are working in or what job is yours. It is easy to get caught up in the wave of emotions but we have to remember what is really important. The kids hearing the Gospel. The kids accepting Jesus. That is why we have VBS. If you intend to help at an upcoming VBS I ask that you keep this idea in the forefront of your mind.

Until next time,

~WriterforChrist~

Trusting during a leap of faith

Have you ever just had to put yourself out there? Leaping from your comfort zone and hoping you have a nice and safe landing? I’m sure we all have.

It is rightly named, a leap of faith, because that’s just what leaving your comfort zone is, stepping out in faith. It is scary, nerve-wrecking and downright frightening. But the important part of this giant leap is the word, “faith” Faith means putting aside fears and trusting. Laying aside doubts and more trusting.

You may be asking, trust what? Trust who? Man is imperfect and messes up more often than some may openly admit. So what can we trust? Money? Instincts? The heart? None of those; money is temporary and easily lost, instincts can be misleading or biased and I don’t even want to begin to think about how easily the heart is swayed and pulled. Never trust your heart to guide or lead you in decision making.

So what then? Well how about trusting the One who created the stars? The seas? The animals? And you. God is all knowing, all seeing, and all loving. Yes you read correctly, God does indeed love you. God is the one I put my trust in. Though I am not perfect, He is the source of my strength and the only One who is truly dependable.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment.

Until next time,

~Writer for Christ~

Communication is Key

Today the pastor at my church began a new sermon series about families and how important it is for a family to have a good firm foundation. It was an amazing message and I enjoyed it.

It was not until after church though, that I observed this message in action. My family went to the park for lunch and to enjoy the beautiful day. As I sat at the picnic table I noticed a father and son out in the grassy area kicking a soccer ball back and forth. It made me smile as I thought back to the sermon.

These are just my words here but, for any relationship to stand and be strong, there must be communication and time spent together. Whether it be siblings, cousins, parents, spouses or with God. Communication is key. I fully understand that life is busy and time seems to always be ticking away. With summer on the horizon, things can be different though. Enjoy the day at the park, go to the batting cages or the pool. These are just a few suggestions. Quality time together does not have to hurt your wallet.

With that said, I bid you all adieu!

Until next time,

~Writer for Christ~