What an incredible day! Last Sunday, 53 people stood up for the first time to say, “I believe” that Jesus’ love and forgiveness is for ME. If you stood up, OR if you’ve never taken the step of being baptized, we want to give you that opportunity. Jesus teaches that when you make the decision to follow Him, the next step is baptism. Baptism is simply an outward expression of the change that’s happening inside. If you would like more information on baptism, email Jeanette, jrivas@marinerschurch.org.

This week, we’re going to look down a different avenue. The avenue of being tired. Sometimes, I celebrate in one area but feel exhausted in another…

No matter the season, I always have at least one component of my life that feels tired. One area that I’m secretly wanting to just give up in. The world will tell you to ignore health or boundaries and grind gears until you can’t go anymore. Jesus says something different… and revolutionary.

Matthew 11:28
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

God says, “I will give you rest. I will give you comfort. I will be your refuge.”

RESTING in God is very different from GIVING UP.

Resting in God means that we no longer seek to control. We no longer grip until we can’t grip anymore. Resting in God means we trust that God never leaves us. He is in the middle with us.

Where are you burdened? Where do you feel ready to quit? What area of your life feels like it needs a nap?

God wants you to experience joy, strength and energy in that area!

Reminder: SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD AN HOUR and join us this Sunday (8:30, 10, 11:30a or 6p) as we discuss if the miracles that Jesus did actually mean anything at all for our lives now.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Graeme

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