Thursday, September 07, 2006

The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

This morning I read the following passage from Matthew's gospel from Eugene Peterson's rendition in The Message. What a glorious invitation from the Prince of Glory to submit to His loving care!

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by
Eugene H. Peterso
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"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."


NOTE: Check out the "post" entitled Peterson's Choice of Words. It appears earlier on my blog but it was written after I posted this one. Don't ask me why! Sometimes I can't figure out what's going on with BLOGGER.

2 comments:

  1. Dear David..Haven't forgotten you. Just been at work for too many hours but will read your posts and comment on them when I get home...From Terry

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  2. What a peaceful scene this is David and what a powerful message to go with it!...from Terry

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