Rest for the Soul!

So, we are studying Genesis in Sunday School and I think it is SO interesting how we are able to relate to today's times from the first book of the Old Testament. It is really amazing to me how applicable such an old story really is to me and where I am in my life right now. Today we studied among other things about Lot and his daughters. I was able to take from it that even though I have allowed myself to get sideways along life's journey and haven't always seeked God's will for my life and therefore altered the course of things for myself that I can repent and God can take the mess I have made and use it as a blessing for me and others too! How encouraging is that?! I have seen this theme over and over again in my 3 weeks in this study of Genesis - how God takes us and our sins and forgives us when we repent and can still use us to carry out his will :) Amazing grace, amazing love! Today's sermon was a continuation of the "Rest" theme - which I am really getting alot out of! Today was "Rest for the Soul". I often think about how horrible it would be to have to go through life and its trials without God to turn to for strenghth and hope. There are millions trying to do it everyday. To not know the hope and peace would make it so unbearable for me. The peace is so amazing - there is nothing else like it! It is such a great blessing. I want everyone to know it and experience it! Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29