You, who said,
“Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy-laden
and I will give you rest,”
I come to you now.
For I am weary indeed.
Mentally and physically I am bone-tired.
I am all wound up, locked up tight with tension.
I am too tired to eat. Too tired to think.
Too tired to even sleep.
I feel close to the point of exhaustion.
Lord, let your healing love flow through me.
I can feel it easing my tensions. Thank you.
I can feel my body relaxing. Thank you.
I can feel my mind begin to go calm and quiet and composed.
Thank you for unwinding me, Lord, for unblocking me.
I am no longer tight and frozen with tiredness,
but flowing freely, softly, gently into your healing rest.
Marjorie Holmes, 1910—2002, American columnist and author
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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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