Rest from Your Labor
Very little speaks to the simplicity of the rural life like an old red barn and a dirt road. However, "easy" is not a synonym for "simple." The agrarian lifestyle generally calls for long, hard days of work. There is no rest from the labor and chores. It was to hard-working people like this that Jesus said, “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." (Matthew 11:28-29) You don't have to be a farmer to be weary and burdened with life. The words of Jesus echo throughout time to all people looking for the One who can show them a better way. Jesus will walk with you and even take the heavy load upon His shoulders because He cares that much for you. Those burdens of guilt, regret and unfaithfulness -- all removed. You can be released from them and find rest for your soul. It might not be an easy road to walk but...