When it Gets Heavy: Finding Rest in God's Call
Finding Rest in God’s Call
Following Jesus with consistency and discipline is no easy task. The world around us often flows in the opposite direction—prioritizing self over service, accumulation over generosity, and independence over reliance on God. As we strive to serve, give, and remain faithful in prayer, the weight of it all can be exhausting.
But let’s remember this: that weight is not from God.
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 11:28-30, "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."
The pressures we feel—the expectation to produce results, to measure up, to prove our worth—are often ones we put on ourselves. But God’s call is not about striving for significance in the world’s eyes; it’s about obedience and trust. He rejoices when we walk in His calling, not in the outcomes we try to manufacture.
And when we feel weary? Galatians 6:9 encourages us: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
God promises that our labor for Him is never in vain. The reward isn’t necessarily an immediate or visible one, but it is certain and eternal. Doing good, even when it’s hard, brings ultimate fulfillment.
So, leader—keep running your race. Stay disciplined. Continue to give. Bring your burdens to your heavenly Father, and allow Him to fill you up. There, in His presence, you will find rest for your soul.
Praying strength and encouragement over you,
-Mark
Quality Management & Food Safety
3 周Thanks for sharing Mark! I’ve been giving a lot of thought in how men strive for purpose and define themselves by their work in this world. Many dedicate their life to it when in reality it means nothing! “Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.” ??Ecclesiastes? ?2?:?11? ?KJV?? https://bible.com/bible/1/ecc.2.11.KJV
Helping Christian business owners solve their toughest challenges through confidential peer advisory groups.
3 周I appreciate the Old Testament pattern of "Rest than work" versus how we have flipped things to work so we can rest. God wants us to rest in Him so we can labor for Him. This was one of the reasons why the day for the Jewish community started at sundown. Let's rest in the Lord so we can work for the Lord.
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Vice President, Enterprise Sales
4 周I am sure this hits home for many. Great share.
President/CEO at River Radio Ministries
4 周Great reminder, Mark. Thank you!