
““Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, 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.””
Matthew 11:28-30
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Beautiful.
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Thanks, Crissy. Yes, Jesus is indeed rest for our souls.
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What a coincidence, Crissy, I’ve made a comment on the same verse in another blog, a day ago. Instead of expounding on the verse, I will share a classic Filipino song composed by Cecile Azarcon and famously sang by Basil Valdez (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv2Wl7aOwHw) and Gary Valenciano (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cqWbCgginQ). There are familiar lines in the lyrics, especially the chorus line (no, not the Broadway Musical). “Lift up your hands to GOD and He will show you the way. And He said…”
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Wow, thank you. I enjoyed listening to the videos Kent.
(No Broadway musical hahaha)
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The last line, Crissy, made me smile. Hahaha. Yes. That would be another set of mundane songs that I’m listening yesterday. I’m happy you like those songs, I just remembered this afternoon. Good evening, Crissy!
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Good evening Kent.
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I wonder, does His burden seem heavy at times? If so, maybe it’s because we’re still hanging onto our own instead of giving it to Him.
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Thank you . Yes!
That’s very true. At times we give it over and take it back again.
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What an invitation and promise from Jesus!
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