FINDING REST

PRAYER MOMENT

Wednesday 11 December 2013

FINDING REST

Pause. Be still in God’s presence.

Reading. “Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matt 11:28-30)

Reflection. The use of anti-depressant drugs has soared in the past decade in Iceland, Canada, the United States and China and in a number of other rich countries. People seek relief from stress in a way that can be ultimately harmful when used to excess. They find it difficult to find balance and harmony in their lives and often do not call on resources deep in their spirit that can help them. The great religions open this door and Jesus, who must have often experienced stress, instructs his disciples in a rhythm of life which can keep stress in its place. Humour, patience, a sense of proportion, prioritising our tasks and the Spirit of God in our hearts – all lead us in to this rest for out souls.

Prayer. Lord, teach us to rest in you in times of stress when we feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Amen.