Video of the Day: Clip from the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light,” Matthew 11:28-30.
Biblical Connection:
As another school year begins, most teachers can’t even imagine what’s really going on in the lives of their students at home. Subsequently, walls are built up to ease the pain of the childhood that they have endured. The character who plays Jenny in Forrest Gump often escapes to Forrest’s house seeking a sense of normalcy provided by Forrest and Mrs. Gump.
Jesus’ words in today’s passage speaks to Jenny’s cry for help as she ran away from her father. Instead of flying away like a bird, Jesus invites all children to come to Him to ease their anxieties and burdens in life. After rebuking unrepentant towns for their lack of faith, Jesus turns to the lonely and lost, urging anyone with heavy hearts to pour out their soul’s burdens to God.
Song of the Day:
While sitting in the teachers’ lounge, I discovered that the oldest of 3 children was forced to take on the role of parent since her mom and dad had become alcoholics. Each morning, she woke up, cooked breakfast and took her two younger sisters. The next time someone doesn’t turn in their homework, there are other situations in life beyond their control hindering their ability to learn. This is just one of the walls that children build to protect their family members.
by Jay Mankus
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