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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Oppong Boateng

Good morning.

I have a question to ask you… How are you? Now, if you’re like me, you probably answered that in autopilot and said, ‘I’m fine’. So, let me rephrase the question: Are you weary or burdened? Before you answer, I really want you to take some time to reflect on this question.

There are so many things that are competing for your energy and attention- whether it be working in a demanding job, raising a family, or just trying to make ends meet the list goes on and on.

I find comfort in the fact that Jesus puts out a call saying: ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’ When I have felt pressured, weary, or burdened, I have found tremendous peace in going to God in prayer. Now, I would be lying if I said that as soon as I finished praying, my list of things to do suddenly disappeared after spending time in prayer…………. I find rest for my soul.

This morning, perhaps you have 101 things to do that are all demanding your immediate attention and you are feeling worn out! Why not take up the invitation that Jesus gives us to come to Him and find rest.

Lord Jesus, thank you that you say we can come to you and find rest. Please help us to remember this and respond to you in faith when we feel weary and burdened. Help us to show genuine love to all people as you have shown your love to us.

Amen.