REALLY?

I am at a place where I do not REALLY have anyone that I can vent to.  I used to.  But now, my problems seem so insignificant in comparison to those around me.  It would just sound like a pity party.  Mostly, it boils down to my expectations of myself, others, and circumstances. 

I have found that this 'season' of my life demands me to go to God or go crazy.  I am left with the choice to drink of the Word or eat dirt.  Which would you choose? 

Sometimes I find myself chowing down on a big piece of sod.  Suddenly...or sometimes not so suddenly, I stop and and ask myself what am I doing?  I know better.  Chewing on the trials in life does not bring sustenance!  At the end of that meal, I find myself embittered, weak, and still starving for goodness.

"Come to me, all you

who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest."

(Matthew 11:28 NIV)

However, His love is always there.  He has the answer, and He comforts us until we are ready to listen to it.  God is a gracious God, a loving God, a God who is ever waiting beside us.  He longs to hold us in His arms, brush us off, and send us on the path of rest and goodness.

Today, I will put aside the craziness of the week.  It feels good just to meditate on Matthew 11:28 and dwell on the truth of it.  He didn't ask me to hunch over and munch in the dirt.  He is waiting beside me, with a cool drink in His hand.  Thank you, Lord.

Share some thoughts today about scriptures that take you to your knees in surrender.  What burdens do you have to lay down?  I know we will all be encouraged by your answers.