finding ease

 ♪God, I’m still Counting My Blessings♪

Thursday, July 26, 2025 (4:03 a.m.)

Blessed [Happy] God,

Thank You! I was really honest with You yesterday. Took my time getting started. And You worked through me in ways I could not have imagined.

Effortlessly, one long disregarded task led straight into another. You prompted me to get things done that I had previously been putting off. Phone calls. Various cleaning projects. You just took charge of it all. Thank You Lord.

Long looked for items were found. Along with supplies I didn’t even know we had.

♪God, I’m still counting my blessings…

Knowing I can’t count that high♪

Searching to find how others experience an effortlessness with You, I am repeatedly directed to Matthew 11:28-30. Jesus’ speaking. Here in The Message.

“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.”

Hmm… “learn to live freely and lightly.” I very much like the sound of that!

The most common translation for verse 30 is, “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Other versions describe Your yoke as “soft”, “comfortable”, “fit[ted] perfectly” and “easy to wear.”

EasyEnglish Bible sums it up quite nicely. “I will not tell you to do things that are too difficult. I will not tell you to carry anything that is too heavy for you.”

You provided me that freedom yesterday Dear Lord. Challenges were encountered. Mistakes made. And intentionally appreciated. Your presence was clearly felt. Thank You for being here with me every step of the day.

Travel is scheduled for today. I’m asking (Matthew 7:7a) You to go before, behind, beside, beneath, above and within me. Keeping me clearly connected with You over and back.

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each of You providing exactly what all of You know I need. Thank You for Your presence and Your provision. Do exactly what is necessary in, with, by, through and for using me as You know is best. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(386 words ~ 5:13 a.m.)