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A Father’s Struggle with a Restless Child

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I can’t help but think that how I feel right now is a reflection of how God feels about me. He has given me everything—life, peace, joy, love—and I know almost unfailingly that he is near, closer than I can imagine. Yet I make my life difficult, causing frustration and bringing upon myself the unnecessary all out of self-centeredness.

I wear myself out become restless amidst the circumstances of my life and just when I think I can’t do it anymore, that I have nothing left, He sets down everything He is doing. He envelopes me in His eternal embrace, picking me up in His arms. The profound peace I experience is His lullaby. I am at long last at in my Father’s arms.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your selves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”

~ Matthew 11:28-30