Week 2 | Day 2 | Come to Me

Command:

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me. Matthew 11:29 (NIV)

Read:

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)

Reflect:

If you favor personality tests, you are likely aware of Enneagrams. I’m a 3; aka the Achiever. For as long as I’ve known, once I put my mind to accomplishing something, I’m 100% devoted to it. For most of life, I focused on achieving the next big thing. I prided myself on being self-determined. Once I decided I was going to commit to something, I ran the race to make sure it happened. 

A few years ago, I was hit by a personal crisis which landed me in my therapist’s office each week. I knew God was calling me to slow down. Although I was exhausted and tired, I did not want to acknowledge or face what was really happening in my life.

It was through this year-long pause when I learned to pace with God for my own personal awareness and healing. I would not have recognized that I needed this had I not listened to God’s prompting. He called out to me through Matthew 11 saying, “Come to me. Get away with me and I’ll recover your life.” My obedience to his call has allowed me to rest my tired soul upon his grace. This year of pause has given me discernment to recognize when I am trying to outrun where he truly wants me to be.

React:

Do you occupy yourself with achievement or “work” to avoid acknowledging what is happening in your life? Are you tired or exhausted from it all? God says, “Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.” Will you answer his call to you? 

Pray:

Lord, thank you for your extended hand for this weary soul.