Jesus,
you are a respite for the weary
who come to you worn out–
exhausted by the brokenness of the world,
battered by violence, disaster and destruction,
groaning within systems and cultures of oppression.
We ask for your mercy.
We ask for your justice.
We ask to live freely and lightly
because we yearn for the unforced rhythms of your grace.
Matthew 11:28-30
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.
Our Master Gardener, 