The Watered Soul

Finding Refreshment in the Word

The Invitation

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Friday came and went and this whole week feels like one whole blur. After getting up at 1AM yesterday morning to take an almost three-hour drive and sitting in hospital waiting rooms for what felt like all day and then driving back, it was my bed that called me to come the loudest.

Ain’t it funny how one common little word like come can cement itself all deep down in both the corner and the crevices of your soul? I have been ruminating as I often do.

This time of year is known for being Merry & Bright but for every pound of merriness some are enjoying, others are feeling as if they are being buried under the weight of weariness. The twinkling lights of Christmas didn’t suddenly wash away the sorrow of loneliness, pain, or everyday life struggles they been dealing with all year.

When invitations go out during this holiday season people typical want to join together with others who are happy but Jesus extends an invitation to those who are weary.  When’s the last time you looked around at the person who looked really exhausted and thought they were the perfect person to extend an invitation?

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Jesus invites us to REST.

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28 (NLT)

To answer Jesus invitation we don’t have to pretend that all is merry and bright, if that is not how we are actually feeling this Christmas. It is not necessary to pretend that we have it all together.

It’s like a come as you are affair.

Even in a season that is known for being busy there is REST to be found and to be held onto.

Even if you find yourself feeling weary instead of merry the invitation to come for REST awaits you.

Comments

  1. Hospital room? I hope all is okay. Been a little out of the loop here. I am so thankful He calls us to come, weary, messy, so in need of Him. Have a blessed weekend my friend.

    • All went well praise God. A family member had to have outpatient procedure. I have been out of the blogging loop myself these days Barbie. Just trying to keep my eyes upon the water it seems.

  2. Praying all has been resolved in a positive way, Wanda. Such refreshing and encouraging words you offer us today. Thank you, my friend. Have a rest-filled weekend.

  5. Thanks for explaining the hospital, Wanda. Hopefully your family member is well on their way to healing.

    Rest – such a difficult commodity to come by in this crazy, frantic world. Especially at this time of year, it seems. But, it is what we are called to – and what we are invited to.

    I think I’m going to attend the party!

    GOD BLESS!

    • I hope you took some time to visit that party Sharon. I sure did this holiday season.. She made a complete recovery and all is well. Happy New Year.

  7. It’s funny how this year(from beginning to the end) has been one of the toughest for me in many ways, but the Christmas season has brought relief to me. I used to give in to the pressures of the season. But this Christmas season, after reviewing all I’ve dealt with, I’m so grateful for what I’ve overcome that I feel more at peace and at rest. This season I’m really enjoying the true meaning of Christmas because I am more grateful than ever to celebrate the One who has been with me through it all! Jesus really is the “reason for the season”.

    Merry Christmas and many blessing to you in the New Year!

    Resting in Him,
    Marilyn J.

    • Happy New Year Marilyn. It’s beautiful the true gifts we can receive from the difficult times in our lives. Wishing you year filled with new discoveries and lots of love!

  8. Well you opened up my mind a bit…to rest during Christmas. What a perfect season to celebrate the rest we have in Christ.I like your thoughts here, Wanda. So glad the procedure went OK. I pray you have a restful day!

    • I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season Amy and time to enjoy rest. More than I knew at time I needed and expected the call to rest. Happy New Year!

  9. Thank you, Wanda! I needed this post~ I have been sad and I should be happier! You remind me to look again and see with my heart and soul, not the vision of overdone gift giving!

    Thank you! Cheers to you with Cherry Coke~

    • It’s been too long since I’ve enjoyed a Cherry Coke, lol. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you year filled all the things that fills your heart with joy!