I was looking ahead into 2024 at this time last year, knowing what the upcoming year had in store for my family. We were anticipating the opening and closing of life’s chapters along with the normal daily grind. Chapters such as a graduation from college, one from high school, and another preparation for college, including athletics. We also faced hosting out-of-country family members for 6 weeks, which included graduation parties and remaining school activities and sports. Yet another chapter was my wife and I celebrating a silver wedding anniversary in the month of October. Add in other family, church, and work dynamics, and it all can be a melting pot for emotional and physical fallout. I have only scratched the surface. After the deluge of life's many chapters, I’m reminded; that Jesus gives true rest.
In Matthew 11:28-29 He says, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden...