Monday, August 22, 2005

keep me still, give me rest

Question:
i am so tired. i am worn out. i am spent. i am exhausted. there is no space for thinking. there is no room in my broken heart. it is weak and bare. one more blow and I'm knocked out. i question all i am. i am not enough. i never will be. even as my heart was being torn out, i saw you there. you never left me. you never said a word. words are not enough to heal these wounds. how can you expect me to keep getting up if i keep getting knocked down? is there rest for the weary and downtrodden?

Answer:
"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." Matthew 11:28-30

Prayer:
Don't let my doubts prove true. Draw me close and hold me near to you. Keep me still. Give me rest.

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