Carla had always been a go-getter. She was a successful businesswoman who had climbed the corporate ladder quickly. But lately, she had been feeling burnt out. She was working long hours and constantly stressed. She knew she needed a break, but she couldn’t seem to find the time to rest.
One day, as she was scrolling through her social media feed, she came across a post that caught her eye. It was a quote from Matthew 11:28-30 that read, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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."
Carla felt as though she had been hit by a brick. She realized that she had been carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders and that she needed to let go and trust God. She immediately closed her laptop and made plans to take a weekend getaway to the countryside. She wanted to escape the chaos of the city and find rest.
As she drove down the winding roads, Carla felt her stress melting away. She arrived at a cozy bed and breakfast and spent the weekend hiking, reading, and reflecting on her life. She realized that she had been neglecting her relationship with God and that she needed to make Him the center of her life again.
When Carla returned home, she felt like a new person. She had a renewed sense of purpose and felt like she could tackle anything that came her way. She continued to make time for rest and reflection and found that her work became more efficient and meaningful.
In the end, Carla learned that true rest can only be found in God. She realized that she didn’t have to do everything on her own and that she could trust Him to guide her through life’s challenges. Matthew 11:28-30 became her guiding verse, and she found comfort in knowing that she could always turn to God for rest and renewal.