Friday 3 December 2010

I read this great translation of Matt 11 v28-30 recently:

"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." (from 'The Message')

I am tired and worn out at the moment. And totally burned out on 'religion'. So it's pretty refreshing to read this particular translation, because it's easy to forget how powerful the unforced rhythms of grace actually are. It's time to 'stop, look and listen' again I reckon.