Season of Seeking Day Nine

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Yesterday began the second week of the 21 days of prayer and fasting.

Busyness is often only being busy instead of serving in Christ. A classic example is Martha hurrying around frustrated and miffed at her Sister Mary who was sitting at the feet of Jesus while she was "busy" and cumbered with getting housework done. It amazes me how Christ commends those who are "at His feet" and encourages those who are "self-busy" to rest on Him.

Christ encouraged His disciples to have days of rest and to rest in Him. Often in our business we loose a vital connection with HIM. He says, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 KJV) We say, I've got this project I have to get done." He says, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." (Matthew 11:29 KJV) We say, "I need 6 more hours in the day to get "things" done. He says, "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:30 KJV) We say, "I am tired and weary from all these "things" but I must stay busy or I won't get done in time."

PRAYER: Father I take your Son's easy yoke on me and lay down the heavy yoke of busy self-sufficiency. Holy Spirit, teach me more of Him in Whom my rest and peace lies. AMEN!!