My Beloved,
I know you’re tired—
weary of the steps from here to there day after day,
weary of the struggles and losses,
and wary of the news. We’re all weary.
So take a moment.
Breathe in slowly. Hold it for a moment. Breathe out.
Remember when I rose from the dead and breathed into you?
It’s still there.
Remember what I said to you:
I am in God, and you in me, and I in you.
The one who trusts in me
will also do the works that I do and, in fact,
will do greater works than these.
(John 14.20, 12)
Feel your heart beating. It’s my love,
flowing in you like a great river.
Remember what I said you you:
The water that I will give
will become in you a spring of water
gushing up to eternal life.
(John 4.14)
Beloved, I know sometimes you are tired of gushing.
So rest a moment. I wish for you Sabbath time,
time of rest, time to be Beloved, being without doing.
I am grateful for your presence, at work or at rest.
So rest. The river will still flow.
Remember what I said to you, and be at peace:
Come to me, all you that are weary
and are carrying heavy burdens,
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)
Love,
Jesus
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net