Realised today that I am more tired than I thought. Yes, physically tired, but more than that, am mentally, emotionally and if I'm really honest slightly spiritually tired too. This year has been a long one, but I think for the last few weeks I have been running on adreneline really, certainly emotionally and physically. Now though, I'm just tired and in need of rest. Real rest, not just a 'day off' kind of rest. Soul quenshing, empowering, envisioning, peace-filled, grace-filled rest.
Was preaching on Sunday. Used Psalm 91. Though we went in a few directions, some of the points involved knowing how to use your tools and their power (declaring), knowing who to team up with (God ... obviously) and knowing who to listen to (again ... God ... duh!).
What I found so interesting was that the first part of the Psalm involves declaring and there is real power in that. As someone who get the power of words thing, who tries to get the 'what happens in the heavenlies and in the unseen realm' thing, this was great. But what struck me, was that in the end God declared who God was and what God would do. The first word was human and the last words were God's.
So I am tired ... I am weary ... but I turn to God who is my refuge and my strength ... and I say come and speak your 'last word' to me ...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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."
Jesus (according to the NIV, lol)
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