Matthew West REST

The last few days I have been reminded over and over that I should be more gentle with myself.  Not expect perfection as I make sense of life each moment of the day. The lyrics to this song really are the same words that others have said.  Sometimes I don't listen well, being the strong, independent woman I was raised to be, I feel like I should be "over this" or at least making strides to put this behind me.  But Jesus says just the opposite.  Sometimes I need to be still and rest.  Let Him shower me with love and peace and comfort.  His love story with me is much more nurturing and gracious than I have ever experienced.  So, here are the lyrics that I am going to try to remember when worry, anxiety and control seem to knock me down. 

I am calling.
Are you listening?
I am waiting for my child.
But you keep running, always chasing.
Stop your striving for a while…
Just rest
Chorus:
Rest in my love, in my arms
Won’t you rest here in the hands
that are holding your heart
Come unto Me all who are weary
and find Rest
in the light of My grace
You can rest here while I put
all your pieces back in place
Just come unto Me
all who are weary
and I will give you rest
In this lost world there is chaos,
But in my presence there is peace
So trade your troubles for a new song
Lay your burdens down at My feet
Oh, and just…
Chorus:
Just shut out the world
Be still and know
That I am Your God And I won’t let you go

 

A quote I found yesterday talks of this very thing: 

 

"Have patience with all things but chiefly have grace with yourself. 

Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections

but instantly set about remedying them. 

Every day begins the task anew.  " 

So this week-end I wont' focus on moving forward but I will more focus on just resting in Jesus.