Invitation to Rest

 “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, The Message

This translation captures the heart of Jesus so well. He’s not trying to force us into some pre-existing mold or religious framework. He’s working to set us free to be ourselves, to be fully alive, and to follow him freely and joyfully. And he regularly extends to us the invitation to rest. How are you feeling about that invitation today?

These are the final questions that Dr. Tracey asked us in the message on Sunday. Take some time with the one that strikes you most:

1. What’s keeping you from entering God’s Rest?

2. What does Rest look like for you?

3. What does it look like to begin cultivating new rhythms of work, rest, & play?