James Tissot (1836-1902)
Jésus engage les apôtres à se reposer (Jesus Commands the Apostles to Rest)
between 1886 and 1894
opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Musuem
[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
I know some days I am heavy with pain, fatigue, and discouragement. I know others carry heavy responsibilities, grief, and stress. I know the world is heavy with violence, racism, and injustice.
I don’t know how to heal the heaviness. But Jesus does. I will practice turning my attention to Jesus. I will trust him with my burdens, the burdens of others, and the world’s burdens. I will rest from my tendency to do-it-myself and let Jesus help me through the day.
Mary Ann McSweeny 
I like the painting!
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Tissot is amazing, isn’t he?
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Yes!
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Indeed!
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Yes. And closer and closer we grow to Jesus. Thank you, darling girl.
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Resting in Jesus – lovely thought.
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It is difficult to lay down our burdens, our control, our independence. It’s in our surrender He frees our hearts, our minds and our bodies.
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Nice insights, Susan Irene. Thank you. Our dependence on God is our freedom.
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Very good post. One of the first prayers I pray at the beginning of each day is, “Lord I give to you my helplessness.” What freedom that gives to me, to know that for every burden I will encounter that day was already given to our Lord. It also stands to remind me, without Him I am nothing but helplessness in and of itself. It actually frees my soul, my mind, and my heart for the day. This is how I obtain the rest I need in Jesus. Enjoyed reading and I as well loved the painting. God Bless, SR
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Lovely prayer, SR. Thank you for your insights and blessings.
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