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Rest is as spiritually necessary as faith, hope or love—it keeps us calm and balanced…moving in the right direction. Those who know me well, know that I hardly get sick. But the flu knocked me out for four days and the more I tried to be well, the worse I felt. My body needed rest to get better, so I stopped fighting. Having the flu is a minor irritation; I know there are many struggling with relationships, circumstances and situations heavier than this. I read Matthew 11:28 today with fresh eyes and a renewed spirit. At first glance, I said, “Really? Yahweh, we have been through this.” This does not make sense. If it’s a yoke, you carry it and it ain’t easy. There are some burdens that will take you out. This is an oxymoron. An oxymoron doesn’t make sense but then again it does. For example, I am reminded that a minor crisis makes me clearly confused when I don’t get enough rest. Yahweh hears my silent screams and my loudest whispers and I am being properly ridiculous when I think God don’t want the best for me. Yoke is easy, burden is light is not old news—it is the good news. Take some time to rest this week. This is Tuesday talk.
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Deb
3/10/2015 09:10:11 am
Something similar occurred to me not long ago, and I essentially came to the conclusion that since I didn't take the time needed for myself, God showed me that He "would" take care of that! I was down for a week and a half! #tryingtonowmakebetterchoices! Thanks Love for yet another reminder! <3
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Theda Okona
3/10/2015 11:59:08 am
Thanks for stopping by Deb. 😊
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Blogger Bio:Theda Okona is a former storyteller and co-host for an internet radio broadcast. She lives to be inspired. Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade College, Writer, Speaker, Vocalist and Author of Clouds of Grace--she has a Master of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English. Archives
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