Tired and Weary

..."in sickness and in health." Those were part of the vows and I made to Meg and she made to me. Over the last number of weeks, Meg definitely lived those out as I recovered from the foot surgery and the flu. She was remarkable and I was so thankful for a wife who served so well in my time of sickness.

Well, now it is my turn. As I came home from church on Sunday, Meg was camped out on the couch. I realized that she was not feeling well, tired, weary and ready for a break. Being almost 9 months pregnant and then having to battle sickness on top of it... right, not much fun. So, over the last twenty-four hours it has been my turn to fulfill ..." in sickness and in health" for my lovely bride.

Watching someone battling an illness is not much fun. They simply long to be better and manage the daily walk of life. But as I watch my wife battle being tired, weary, and flat our miserable, I am reminded of the truth of God's word. Jesus said in Matthew 11, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

What has you feeling tired and weary today? Is is your job, family, or friends? Are you disconnected from our Savior? Whatever has you feeling discouraged today please know that our Savior longs for us to come to Him. He desires to give us rest!

As I work to play doctor, dad, and husband, I am hoping I serve half as well as my wife did for me. (I am hoping she gets rest for her body....) But as I walk through this day, I am praying that each of us finds rest in our gentle and humble Savior. Rest in Him today!