Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“The whole earth is at rest and quiet; they break forth into singing.”
NL Daily Devotion for Friday, September 8, 2023
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
Life is often painful. Through no fault of our own, bad things happen to us. Or we cause ourselves pain by harboring resentments, jealousies, and self-pity. God holds us in our pain, experiencing it with us, aching for our healing and wholeness, and offering us whatever we need to relinquish it. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” This is God’s promise to us.
I love the idea that when “the whole earth is at rest and quiet” everything will burst into song. Music is so healing, compelling, powerful, exultant, calming, and more. When we do find, even for a moment, that deep rest from our pain, how can we keep from singing?
When have I experienced rest from the pains of my life?
