Soulfully Simple Holiday Season - Marva Smith

YOU'RE INVITED TO A

SOULFULLY SIMPLE

HOLIDAY SEASON

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WHEN YOU GET TO THE
END OF YOURSELF

Time is ticking away and I can’t believe the year is
almost over. I’m not ready for the holidays, or a
new year for that matter.
I feel weary and burdened. Weary from trying to

do too much. Burdened by the responsibilities of
mommy, wifey, and all the other roles you can
imagine. Have you ever felt that way?
Weary and burdened?

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AN OPEN INVITATION

“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.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

There's a special invitation to all those like me, who are weary and burdened. This invitation trumps any
holiday party invitation – no matter how popular the host, how fancy the venue, or how many ‘who’s who’
are on the guest list. This invitation comes with an offer like no other. A promise, in fact. Jesus says, ‘come

and I will give you rest in return’. Ahh…rest! Doesn’t it sound glorious?
The one extending the invitation, also offers to come alongside me. He knows what it’s like to be in my
shoes. While his path doesn’t look exactly like mine, the Bible teaches me that Jesus can relate to all I am

going through. (Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. Having been there before, Jesus longs to teach us how to

move from overburdened to overjoyed. Who better to learn from than the one who is gentle, humble,
caring, and compassionate? Plus, the kind of rest he offers, is like no other. Rest, not necessarily for our

bodies, but for our souls. Rest that truly satisfies.
Not only does Jesus promise to give us rest, he also reassures us that he won’t add more to our load.

Whew, what a relief!

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"Jesus longs to
teach us how to move

from overburdened
to overjoyed."

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TOO GOOD TO MISS

When life gets crazy like it is now and I feel like I don’t have enough time for God, I know it’s time to
reassess my priorities. It might be hard to hear this, but if our time with Jesus feels like another item

on our to-do list, then we need ask ourselves what's really important.
Our times with God should leave us feeling refreshed, not harried.

His invitation is freeing and that’s enough to make us really want to celebrate.
I’m so grateful for the scriptures that remind me to slow down and find the rest my soul craves.
This holiday season, I want to savor my time with the Lord. His invitation is one I don’t want to miss.

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"This holiday season,
I want to savor
my time
with the Lord."

MARVA SMITH

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YOU'RE
INVITED

I’m moving from overburdened to
overjoyed. Won’t you join me?

Are you weary, dear friend? Do you feel
overwhelmed with the burdens you’re
shouldering? Why don’t you respond to
Jesus’ invitation today? Lay your cares at
his feet. Let him walk beside you and
give you rest for your soul.

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Life is short. Live yours well.

This holiday season give yourself the gift of a simple, soulful start to the New
Year. Let me come alongside you to help you thrive in the abundant life

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