“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 NIV)

I write in my book about how all parents need to claim this verse because of the teen years and how hard it is to keep your sanity.  My husband and I needed rest from three teenage daughters.  I can’t be certain, but it has to be easier to raise three sons!  You may have a differing opinion.  Please let me know if you were not worn out after raising your children.

I also quote James 1:2 where James says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, When you meet trials of various kinds,”  I was just too weary to count my trials “all joy!”  But, then another day dawned.  The weariness faded. And, I could rejoice and count all those teen years with joy.

It is amazing how reflection can help you put things into perspective.  That is why I hope you will read my book.  If you go to Barnes and Noble, have them look it up with the ISBN 9781498459167.  The title is, “A Christian Selfie.”

We do need rest.  Hebrews 4:10-11 states, “For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. (11) Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.”  When we do not rest in the Lord, we become disobedient.  We hurry into matters that we think we have under control, yet we do not.  Are you tired of the rat race you’ve been running?  Even God knew the value of rest.  In Hebrews 4:4b we are reminded that, “And God rested on the seventh day from all His works.”  God is all powerful and does not need rest.  But He chose to show us the value of rest because He knew we would need it.  So, don’t feel guilty.  Rest!  You may think you are too busy and have no time.  Make the time to rest.  God will bless you and you can count your life joy.