Just a Thought: Does running around like a chicken with its head cut off really accomplish anything? While most people know the obvious answer is, no. We still do it. I was on the golf course one day and after a bad shot, asked the question. “Why do I keep doing that when I know what I’m doing? Why can’t I stop it?” Jokingly one of the guys I was playing with responded, “You should ask a preacher that someday.” We all had a good laugh. But, how true? Why do we keep doing what we are doing knowing it doesn’t work. They say the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result. Well, we all do it. We work just as hard as we can. We move just as fast as we can. And the harder we work and faster we go the more burdened we become. Stress and restlessness are more the norm than peace and calm. It seems like we would catch on, this is not working. Trying to handle things on my own, in my strength, in my way without the Lord, is not working! In fact, many are like us when we get lost. Are you like me? When I get lost, I turn the radio down so I can see. And I tend to go faster. But the truth is, neither of those things help! Well, what do you do when you’re restless and need help? Jesus has the solution. One that actually really works. “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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:28-30) STOP. I would like to ask you to reread Jesus words. Now do it again, but first take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Now think with me. Does running around like a chicken with its head cut off really accomplish anything? Most of know the answer is no! So, isn’t it time to stop doing what we have been doing and put into practice something else? Come to Jesus in childlike faith and trust in Him and then trust Him with all things. There is a way to overcome your restlessness and burdened life. Come to Jesus and He will give you peace and rest.
