Invited Into the Real You

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.  Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.  Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 Msg

Oh how attractive Jesus’ invitation to discipleship. Very different I think from how we so often think of it. Jesus is always inviting us to follow him into a way of life that, rather than diminishing who we are, brings into fullness the reality of who we were always meant to be. 

Read the words in the passage from Matthew, above. Imagine you are with Jesus and he is speaking these words specifically to you. 

• How does his invitation make you feel? 
• What does it look like for you to move toward his invitation? 
• What is your next step?

Peace, hope and love

Doug