God’s Candy Hearts of Rest

  If you look upon my face, my smile is the testament to rest. It’s a testament to settling into God’s “conversation hearts” of peace. 

I lost my dad at a young age…21 years old. My twenties were not fresh and swooning with silver-lining patina. My twenties were smudged with grief and corrugated with rippling uneasiness. I was lost, numb, and my shine was crusted with rust. I was dimmed with distress. 

Over the next years, I found myself on the itchy ground reaching up to grab God’s hammock. I also had my sights on His box of candy hearts. I knew I could find rest under a light blanket while reading pieces of His love. 

When boxes of “conversation hearts” are popped open revealing scripture, faith is accumulated through trials, trauma, and hurt. That adapted and matured faith places you by serene sands, swinging with a pocketful of rest. 

So, fully rest in Jesus under lamplight tonight. Unwrap all of His candy hearts within His word to savor soundness. 

Although, trauma and trials may have tormented your heart, continually reach for those candy hearts. Continue to climb into Jesus’ hallowed hammock. Open God’s word and circle “be mine” and “I love you”. Underline, rest. Highlight, peace. 

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28