A Circle of Rest

Drop thy still dews of quietness till all our striving cease.....

John Greenleaf Whittier

Teach me, Lord!

I know I need to learn a lesson

of restraint,

of priorities,

or I would never be this tired.

But teach me, Father

not from the distance of heaven

nor from behind a pulpit or podium,

but from within your embrace.

Teach me your tender love and leading

as I rest on your

might shoulder,

then whisper to me

what I keep forgetting....

I must rest within your arms

constanly

to rest within your will.

Susan Lenzkes

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him (Psalm 62:5)

Come to me, all who are weary and burndend, 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 sould.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.  (Matthew 11:28-30)