Rest...

Sometimes I have to detach. I have to step away. The things of this world are so heavy and burdensome at times. People from a distance are going through so much. People up close are dealing with pain and loss. Sometimes I wear the burden and it's heavy. I breathe in all the anguish and fear of the unknown until it hits a point. Then I have to step away. Is that selfish? Maybe...but sometimes for the sake of my family and myself you just have to take time to breathe. Social Media seems to be the worst. A wonderful way to keep up with family and friends but horrible for every other thing that pops up negative that is happening around us. No, you cannot ignore these things and we need to be aware of events but I have to step back and see that my hope is not of this world. It's never going to be easy while we are here.  "All my deserts are rivers of joy". As a believer I know that this is all temporary...this is all a desert and one day we will meet those rivers of joy with no suffering, loss, fear, anxiety, torment and failure. We will reach the Holy kingdom where we will live in joyous praise for our King and Creator. Sometimes it is so hard to hear above the noise. Seeking Him daily for survival, answers and comfort. There is only one place to find rest...at the feet of my savior. So whatever you are going through....find your rest through Him. Find your peace in his presence....and breathe it in.