i'm so tired

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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

I am so tired.

I really thought that life would slow down once we became “empty nesters”, but in all honesty, we are busier now than when we had three kids in three different schools!

Song Reference!

I'm tired
I'm worn
My heart is heavy
From the work it takes to keep on breathing

I've made mistakes
I've let my hope fail
My soul feels crushed
By the weight of this world
And I know that you can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart that's frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise
From the ashes of a broken life
And all that's dead inside can be reborn
'Cause I'm worn

I know I need
To lift my eyes up
But I'm too weak
Life just won't let up
And I know that You can give me rest
So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win
Let me know the struggle ends
That you can mend a heart that's frail and torn

So about this “come unto me” thing . . . 

To follow Christ means that we give up everything and follow him.

To follow Christ means that we receive untold blessings in this life and eternal life with God in the life to come.

So why is it so hard to give up everything to Him?

Simple - life is hard.

But, the burden is light, because we know our lives are not lived in vain, that we are living life as God intended it, and when life is over, it isn't really over!

We get to go home and be with our Lord!

I think that I will put away my social calendar for a bit and focus on Him, letting Him give me rest, mending my torn heart.

Have a blessed day!