| by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright © October 2007 |
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| “Are you tired of the way the world is turning? Are you tired of the way your life has gone? Do you long for some joy instead of weeping?” As I heard those words being sung, I wanted to stand up and shout with great passion, “Yes! Yes, I’m tired and I’m not going to take it anymore!” I’m tired of the evil in this world—evil that threatens, slaps and punches; evil that hurls missiles of verbal abuse; evil that delights in dominating and demeaning others in order to make oneself feel more powerful and important. I’m tired of injustice—watching helplessly as the perpetrator goes free without consequences while the victim struggles to regain sanity and safety. I’m tired of lying lips and winking eyes—tools used by schemers who are so adept at distorting and manipulating the truth that even the wisest counselor is fooled by their charm. I’m tired of flattery and cheap repentance—words with hidden meanings and insincere sentiments which cannot be trusted. I’m tired of waiting for God to intervene—to make right out of wrong and vindicate those who are falsely accused. I’m tired of being tired! Then I’m reminded of who to turn to in my frustration and despair. When I gather all of my burdens and cares, financial woes, broken dreams, failures, and all of my worries and anxiety, Jesus will carry them for me while I rest in His promise to sustain me and direct my steps. Here is God’s promise to Moses (and you!): “I will personally go with you . . . I will give you rest . . .” (Exodus 33:14 NLT) Jesus said, “Come unto me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NLT) King David gave this advice: “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” (Psalm 37:7 NKJV) Are you tired? Would you like to rest in the arms of someone who truly loves you? He is waiting with open arms for you to come—no strings attached. You don’t have to clean up your life before you come. His love doesn’t require you to be beautiful—His love makes you beautiful and clean. Now just because you’re nestled in the arms of the Father who loves you doesn’t mean your problems and pain will magically disappear. God may not choose to calm the storm around you, but He will calm your heart as He holds you close and walks with you through the storm. Don’t ever forget . . . the One who laid the foundation of the earth, who defined the boundaries of the seas, who commanded the morning to appear in the east, who controls the winds and waves by His words, “Peace, be still,” who commands the symphony of lightning and thunder, who gives you the very breath that keeps you alive—He can be trusted with every detail of your life. You can rest assured that His power is strong enough and His grace is sufficient to help you face all the uncertainties in life that lie ahead of you. “You can rest upon Him. When your measure of faith is spent You can rest, you can rest upon Him. ¹” ¹ Words by Allison Durham; music by Allison Durham and Brian Spear; Recorded on Walk Into Freedom by Allison Durham, 1993, Star Song |
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