Resting, Even Still

It's dreary sort of day here. The kind where getting out of bed seems pointless. But still, the flowers outside are blooming and lifting their heads despite that. Such brave beauties. And there was the bird that sang loud outside the window when I finally drug my tired self out of bed today. It lifted my spirits to hear his praising God so bold and clear. It didn't bother him that the sun was buried behind layers of sad, milky-white clouds.

 It took me awhile to get going today. Even as I'm writing this my eyelids feel kinda droopy. I'm just plain worn out. God knew I needed some time to be home and be quiet. To just be. Our little corner of the world has been tilting and spinning a little faster than we're used to lately and I'm feeling dizzy from it. 

This morning me and Jesus spent some much needed time together. I opened my 'Jesus Calling' devotional to today's date and the first line I read was this:

"Rest with Me a while. You've journeyed up a steep, rugged path in recent days."

God's timing is always perfect. He knew I needed to hear that. I pictured myself climbing us a steep mountain road and finally coming to a resting place. And Jesus was there. He wanted to be with me, to comfort  me, and tell me He understands that I'm tired. He knows what we've been through and has the grace I need to keep walking on. 

The verse that went with the devotional was this one:

"Let me in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul."

Psalm 143:8 

It was like balm to my soul, let me tell you. Jesus showed me that He cares, He is there for me and above all loves me. He is sweet and beautiful and it felt so good to just rest in Him. Do you know Him like this? I hope and pray you do. How do you get through the darkness and pain and sadness without His hope? I cannot. 

 So on this rather gray day I'm catching up on laundry and dishes, drinking coffee and taking time to rest. I'm also gathering my thoughts and words together so I can maybe share some of the God-stories we experienced in these past couple weeks. There's lots to tell :) 

Today, if you're weary like me, find comfort in all the ways He chooses to love. Rest and be refreshed by His strength and grace. You can sing His praises bold and you can bloom even when the sun is hidden. You can be a testimony and a witness to the real, tangible power found only in your Savior. Let Him show you all the beauty in broken places. Let Him show you all the ways He loves you. 

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