There are many in God’s family who find themselves restless. Christians feel busy, tired, and discontent rather than peaceful, satisfied, and content. Pastors or shepherds can be restless also.
The reality is that life is hard in this sinful world. Life’s burdens can weigh us down and cause great restlessness for our souls. This can lead to discouragement and even despair in a Christian’s walk with Christ. Restlessness and discouragement are often manifested with dreams of change. It may be be manifested in a dream for a new house, job, church, school, or even spouse. Is there help?
Help for the weary soul looking for peace, satisfaction and contentment is found in Jesus Christ and him alone. He graciously invites us to exchange all of life’s difficulties and trials for a new burden: him!. And his burden is light!. Jesus said,
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, 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” (Matt 11:28-30).
This exchange is both simple and profound. He invites us to give up one load to take on another; Christ himself! He invites us to stop, unload our burdens, and take him to ourselves. To love what he loves and to love the people he loves. There IS help!
-Pastor Seboe