Oh my! Can I just say that I lOVE this version of these verses from the Message Bible. Sometimes we just need to read things in a new and different way.
Are you tired?
Worn out?
Burned out?
Let Him show you the sweet rhythms of HIs grace.
August 26, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG
[28-30] "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me---watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Lord, our hearts are heavy today. Heavy for the lost. Heavy for the hurting. And heavy with our own pain. But Lord, we know that (our loved one ) is tired, is worn out, is burned out. We know there is only one way to release the pain and exhaustion that this world brings and that is to come to you! Lord, we pray that (our loved one) would get away with to you Lord, because that is the only way (he/she) will recover (his/her) life! Lord provide a place of real rest for (our loved one's) soul. Lord, we pray that (our loved one) would lay (his/her) would walk with you and work with you, surrendering all to you! We ask that (our loved one) would experience the unforced rhythms of your sweet grace. Lift (his/her) heavy yoke and replace it with the freedom that comes from choosing to live for You! We ask this in your son's precious name! Amen!