Inspired by Mark
6:30-34
“[Jesus] said to them,
‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had
no leisure even to eat.” Mark 6:31
At times it seems as though the Lord’s work will never
end. There are always more relationships
to tend, more people to help, more preparations to be made. Sometimes we get so tired, but how can we
justify taking a break from our service if those we are trying to help don’t
get a break from their suffering?
Serving the Lord is not only about the work we do for
him. Yes, we are called to ease the
suffering of our fellow human beings, but we are also called to be comforted
and refreshed ourselves. We are called
to be workers in and for the kingdom
of God, but in the end it
is God who saves the world and those who are in it, not us. Taking a rest from our labors not only refreshes
and strengthens us to do more work later, but it also reminds us that God works
in many and various ways, and that his work will continue even while we go away
to a deserted place and rest a while.
Let us pray. God of
comfort, you know the limits of our endurance.
Help us to recognize our own limits and needs, that we may be healthier
and stronger laborers for your kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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