Daily Worship

The unspeakable burden that lingers

Albert Bogle September 02, 2016 0 0

Matthew 11:28-30

“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. 

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

It’s Friday, another working week has almost gone. The things that disturbed you at the beginning of the week may still be lingering in your memory pulling you down. You may be dealing with the loss of a loved one. You may be feeling vulnerable because of a comment made by a colleague. You may feel you’ve let someone down. Whatever it is, now is the time to unburden yourself. Take time to reflect on the words of our scripture reading.  I truly mean time. Don’t rush this reflection.  You must deal with these issues.

When Jesus invites us to come he makes no pre-conditions he only makes a promise that he will give you rest. As for us we need to make the effort to reflect on the real issues that lie beneath our discontent. Sometimes these issues require deeper healing. Remember it was on a Friday that Jesus dealt with the sins of the world. He is no stranger when it comes to dealing with feelings especially on Fridays.

Lord Jesus

I truly need to learn

From You

I feel confused

Worried 

Upset 

And angry

I can’t move forward

I feel hemmed in 

The truth is 

I don’t know how to turn this situation around

It weighs so heavy on me

I sometimes feel 

Like I’m having a spiritual heart attack

I feel physically sick

When I remember 

What has been said

What has been lost

What we once had

I’ve allowed my imagination

To burn hatred into my soul

I have become bitter

I need a fresh start

I need these feelings washed away

I need my equilibrium restored

Help me deal with my unease

Give me the faith to trust you

 

Forgive me for the things I have left undone

Give me the courage to forgive

Give me the grace to see the good in others

Give me the courage to reach out a hand of friendship

To my brother

To my sister 

To myself

 

Lord

I’m listening

Waiting

Longing for your rest

To Come