I am not quite sure yet how I want to go about this blogging business, so I'll just start out with some information about my blog's title and see how it develops over time.

The title of my blog is Come...and Rest.  Of course, this is based on the Scripture that says, "Come unto Me all you are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest." 

I was once a world-class worrier.  My husband tells me that when I didn't have anything to worry about, I would make something up.  He was right.  I had to have something to fret and wring my hands over.  I was in a continual state of un-rest.  But...I have come to a place of rest now and am content in this place most of the time.  What a change!  What an awesome place to dwell!  How awesome to rest in the arms of our Lord and allow Him to take care of my troubles and woes. 

The journey has not been easy.  The fruit has been borne through trials, sometimes to the point of despair.  Apparently, I was not an easy student to train.  It took me a while.  But God is good to continue to press in, even though the road is not easy.  Even though we may wonder where He has gone.  Did He leave us all alone?  The rocks in our path make it difficult to *look up* because our gaze is continually drawn down as we try and steady ourselves.  But He is patient.  He waits until we are ready to give it ALL over to Him.  And then the most amazing thing is revealed.  He's been there the whole time - even during those times we thought He had surely left us to carry our burdens alone.  His arms are amazingly comfortable to lean into and rest in, fully content in knowing He's got our problems and stresses and trials all under control - His control.

I pray your evening is a blessed evening and that you are able to rest in Him tonight.