Scripture Resource Passages: Matthew 11:28-30
American poet Barbara Veech graciously consented to share these words. I am honored to provide them through the site.
Pause and rest And notice shadowed patterns On a leaf. Listen as the delirious mockingbird Delights in each day. Breathe breezes blown From far away. And… Stop and rest And sway with the timeless rhythms Of dark and day. Taste sweet salt air clinging To your lips. Close your eyes. Let life’s burdens lift. Then… Linger and listen And feel the deep sorrows Of today’s and tomorrow’s Weeping, tired workers giving Life and health and living Back to souls struggling For life and breath and being. So… Mindfully measures your days And treasure life’s difficult ways. Rest in God’s power. This too is his hour. This part of our story Will be for his glory. So, rest. Now rest.
Life Applications
- Ponder while you may with moments of experiencing the wind of the Spirit.
- Are there special places where you find rest-filled life?
Dr. Andrew Simkins 
Fascinating to ponder. Should there be a rhythm to pausing – resting and reflecting – and letting His glory be seen in these moments? How often should we rest and meditate? Weekly, daily, twice a day…? For me, true rest comes when I get away…other times give me just enough pause to catch my breath! Causes one to think about patriarchs of old. How much of their time was spent in taking care of providing for the basic necessities of life and then balancing time to rest, reflect – and letting God’s glory shine? Thanks for sharing…
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I agree…thanks for your insights…
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Yes, to be like Bill…
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