These past few days
have been hectic!
There’s been so much to do –
all of the usual chores at work
and at home,
not to mention the many extra preparations
for birthdays and Christmas.
I’ve been so busy
and it’s left me feeling so tired!

As I settle down in prayer
I read today’s reading –
“Take my yoke
upon your shoulder.
I will give you rest.”

I find myself examining my life
over the past few, busy days.
Have I invited Jesus
into my hectic life?
Or have I closed the door
firmly (but politely)
in his face?

I realise
that in my rushing about
I have blocked Jesus
out of my life.
No wonder I have found
these past few days
so difficult!

Lord,
as this rush towards Christmas
steadily gathers pace
remind me
to make space for you.
Because I have learned
through the years
that when I make time for you
in my life
you always find a way
to give to me
all of the time
that I need.

©  Claire Murray, 9th December 2016