One of my all time favorite books is the Little Red Hen. I read it to my kids all the time. I have a favorite version too (by: Merrigold Press and illustrated by Amye Rosenberg). Anyway, her most memorable line is, "Then I will do it Myself!" Hmmm... How may times do we try to go it alone? How often do we get that Little Red Hen mindset and think that WE can do it alone and that we don't need anyone--including God? If you are anything like me--far too often! God does not want us to go it alone. 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) He TELLS us in His Word to give our worries and troubles to Him. He advises us to seek Him and when we do He WILL guide us. We just don't listen! Only He knows why we are … [Read more...]
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