Rest

Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience, God again set a certain day, calling it “Today.” This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. (Hebrews 4:6-11 NIV)

Dear Lord,

I seem to have forgotten how to rest. I have to rest from my works. But I find myself doing things, thinking that I need to finish this quickly to get my company out of its current circumstance. I seem to have forgotten how to rest.

Lord, I pray for my friend. The girl he likes now has a boyfriend. And he's sad. He said he's fine, but I know from experience that it takes a little while for the pain to sink in. Please send him comfort. I also pray for my cousin-in-law. I know she feels sad and unappreciated. And I feel awkward reaching out to her because we hardly have anything in common. But she is sad and alone, Lord, desperately seeking the approval of a father figure. I don't know what to do. Lord, please help her. Be with her. If You want me to do something, tell me, Lord.

This I pray, my Father and God.

Amen.