Keys to the World
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.—Matthew 5:4–5 (NLT)
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.—MATTHEW 11:28 (NIV)
I escaped to my front porch rocker for some time alone and to reflect on the day’s activities. Today my mother had a cancer treatment at one hospital, while my husband had to see a specialist in a different building. I had struggled with the logistics of being at both places at the correct time. Tonight I was weary of the constant maneuvering required to meet their needs.
God this isn’t working so well. I’m losing me.
I continued to rock, and after several minutes, I realized that my muscles had relaxed and my stress seemed to slip away.
In those quiet moments, God taught me that communion with Him would carry me. He knew when stress robbed my sleep, when frustrations filled me, and when my spirit was weak. I realized that it was important to schedule some time for myself. I opened my planner, searched for an open day and wrote my name. An appointment to have coffee with a friend, a pedicure, or just taking a long walk would refresh me even as I continued to care for my loved ones.
Dear God, remind me that I am important to You, and help me carve out moments when I can be strengthened.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.—Matthew 5:4–5 (NLT)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”—Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.—1 John 1:9 (NIV)