Bryan Wade: Welcome back to the Sandals Church podcast. On this special episode, we're slowing down together. No rush. No agenda. Just a few minutes to meditate on God's word and sit in his presence.
We know life doesn't stop moving. It's busy, noisy, and often messy. But even in the middle of it all, God invites us to come close, to rest, to breathe, and to remember who he is. Wherever you find yourself today, know this. God's spirit is with you.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and allow his word to meet you right where you are.
Dani Crowley: Let's take a quiet moment to bring our attention fully into God's presence. He is already here, and he welcomes you to come just as you are today. As you settle in, quietly say in your heart to him, Jesus, I come to you. Today we listen to Jesus' words from Matthew 11. I will read them for you.
And as you listen, picture Jesus sitting beside you. He is speaking gently and directly to you, meeting you in this moment. All things have been committed to me by my father. No one knows the son except the father, and no one knows the father except the son and those to whom the son chooses to reveal him. 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. Let's listen to Jesus once more. Allow his words to sink deeply into your heart, like gentle water soaking into dry ground. All things have been committed to be by my Father.
No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. 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 soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. As we close this reflection, enter into a moment of quiet with God.
Sit with him just as you are, allowing the silence to ease whatever feels burdensome for you today. He already knows. Let his words continue to echo within you and rest in his presence for as long as you need.
Bryan Wade: As we close the guided part of this episode, we want to invite you to linger in this space a little longer if you can. Let God's word settle deep into your heart. At Sandals Church, we're passionate about helping people grow an authentic relationship with Jesus, and we believe that journey happens through small moments over time. If you'd like more content like this, the Sandals Church app is a great place to start. It's a simple way to keep creating space for God to move in your life every day.
We pray this time has blessed you and drawn you closer to Jesus. May his spirit continue to lead you, shape you, and form you into his image.