Rest.

The fear of the Lord leads to life. Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

--Proverbs 19:21

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity

to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;

Enjoying one moment at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;

Taking, as He did, this sinful world

as it is, not as I would have it;

Trusting that He will make all things right

if I surrender to His Will;

That I may be reasonably happy in this life

and supremely happy with Him

Forever in the next.

Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

--Psalm 27:14

“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

It’s the month of May. That should be explanation enough for why I have included the scripture and prayer I’ve included in this article. Life is busy and doesn’t show any signs of letting up any time soon. In speaking with many of you and observing my own family and my life, I know that all of us need to reminded of these words.

As you read this, take a moment and ask yourselves the following questions: Am I at peace? If I am, what do I attribute this peace to? Am I restless? What about? Should I be restless? Where can I find rest? Where will I find rest?

In faith, be at peace. Receive it from Jesus Christ.

“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

--John 14:27