I picked up this book; randomly open it to a page and this was the scripture.... "Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28-30‬ NLT, but I love the expanded passage (pictured) even more. I don't know about anyone else, but in all honesty, when I'm lacking in a relationship with God, I do feel worn out. It can't just be religious motions for me. If I'm not dedicated to spending time with Him, and making an effort to learn from Him and live through Him, then all my time spent seems wasted. I can read the Word all I want but if I am not meditating on Him, and if my desire lies in obtaining anything other than His company; to bask in His presence; then I begin to feel drained. Like I've wasted mass amounts of energy acquiring 'Things' that are not and will never be equivalent to His Love. So why is it (do you think) that we run to things, to idols, and various distractions with a hope of them renewing our joy? Reigniting in us that which God Himself set fire to? Hmmm. I don't know. But I do know one thing.... my legs have grown quite tired of running. I think it's time to sit still and just be with Him. Let him calm my soul and at the same time set it on fire again. I love You Jesus!