I was walking across campus this week and saw a student coming toward me on the sidewalk. She had her head down and appeared to be in deep thought.

“Good morning,” I said.

She didn’t respond. She just kept walking toward me.

“How are your classes going,” I asked.

No response.

We passed one another.

About 10 seconds later I heard a voice behind me.

“Excuse me…were you talking to me,” she asked.

I laughed and told her yes…and I remarked that she must have a lot on her mind. She apologized and admitted that she was preoccupied with classes, work schedule and lots of homework.

As I walked away I realized that this happens to me quite a bit.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11: 28-30

I get so preoccupied in my own worries and busyness I forget to give it all to God. We have a loving, caring Heavenly Father that desires to have a relationship with us…and all we need to do is seek Him.

My prayer this week is to have greater awareness of those times when I’m trying to solve life’s challenges on my own. I want to get out of my own head and into a direct conversation with God.

For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10

Give it to God.

Please let me know how I may pray for you this week. God loves you and I do too.

Keith