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Yoked to Jesus

10/28/2019

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 “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


 Listen to:  Troy Sneed, "Lay It Down"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThHMlSTPjnI&playnext=1&list=PL7vy24BGVZRlyP7-vTjrvBnXd7bYssbVF&feature=results_main

 A young ox, being trained to the yoke, is placed with an older more experienced animal. The older one carries the brunt of the load. Most of the weight is put upon him. The younger one must learn to pace itself, not too fast, and not too slow. It learns when to start and stop. It learns which way to go. It learns from its partner how to be in "relationship". 

So it is with Jesus.  When we give our lives to God, we are invited to remember that we are spiritually yoked to the Lord. So as we go through life, we encounter heavy burdens. We face obstacles that we must overcome.  We grow weary.  At these times Jesus reminds those who are weighted down by life's cares to come to him.  Twice in these two verses he promises rest.  Rest is part of God's  plan. Rest gives us restoration of strength and spirit.  Yoking ourselves to Jesus gives us balance -- work and rest.  If we are workaholics we are taught to let go, to lay down the burden and rest. Jesus will carry the brunt of the weight.

As we walk along side Jesus, we learn the task of plowing through life's soil and becoming more like him. Jesus assures us that he is "gentle and humble in heart." He leads us securely, patiently, so we can develop a heart that is gentle and humble. Imagine: gentleness carrying the burden of our lives. Humbleness soothing our weariness. Such is the way of the Lord.

God has also spiritually yoked us as brothers and sisters in faith.  We help carry each other's heavy burdens in our sharing and caring. We help each other  to turn it over to God. We build in opportunities to rest, relax and fellowship. And together we learn to be gentle and humble with each other ... as we are yoked to Jesus,who shows us how to plow and prepare God's fields for an abundant crop of spiritual growth.

PRAY: "Lord, I am tired. I am weary. My burden's are heavy, as they are for so many others. Teach us to lean on you and find rest."
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!                   
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"God Morning!!"

10/8/2019

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"Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalm 118:24  

"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."  Mark 1:35



"I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish that I didn't take time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me and heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God help me" I wondered, He answered: "You didn't ask." I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak. I wondered why God didn't show me, He said "But you didn't seek." I tried to come into God's presence. I used all my keys at the lock. God gently and lovingly chided, "My child, you didn't knock." I woke up early this morning, and paused before entering the day. I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray."

If you're anything like me, the minute I'm up I'm dashing to throw on clothes, run a brush through my hair, and get the dogs out for their walk.  Then of course they need to be fed and watered, not to mention Bobbie Cat, sitting by her bowl, patiently waiting for her 9-Lives. Is there coffee to gulp down? Glance at the New York Times and see the latest calamities in the world. Then fire up the computer to see the latest emails, Face Book posting..

What's wrong with this picture?

Like many, I forget:  Put First Things First.  The morning is precious time.  Just rested from sleep, not yet bombarded by the demands of the day,  our brains and spirit are open.  That's when we need to connect spiritually with God. Maybe I need to consciously turn that dog walk into a "walking prayer," asking God to bless my neighbors, and all who have asked me for prayer.  Maybe I need to review a "gratitude list" as Gracie and Betty Boo are trying to chase the squirrels. Maybe I need to have a devotional ready and a scripture, to read with my cup of coffee.  Maybe before I read my emails, I can read a spiritual posting from the many sites on line. 

The point is: Put First Things First.  That's what Jesus did.  We need to charge up our day with spiritual  energy, so we can be positive, engaging people who can minister to others just by our presence. Our presence can bring peace to others -- if we are adequately prepped. That's the best witness we can give to Jesus Christ -- to be a people whose spirits are open, ready to listen and minister, because we are nourished by prayer, and because we are in conscious contact with our God from the time we open our eyes.

Have a wonderful day.  Remember:  First Things First.


Listen to:  Good Morning  by Mandisa (featuring Tobymac)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVv8ySJREs
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