A surprise test? When the students flipped over the page, they were even more confused.
In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus offers rest to the weary and burdened. Perhaps Jesus understood people’s tendencies to focus on their “black dots” like in my story today.
Jesus wants us to go to Him as we are. He knows our “black dots.” He knows we are overburdened and He wants to listen to all of our stories and our troubles. We can speak with Jesus as we would with a friend, sharing our joys, our struggles, our hopes, and our fears.
Jesus is the best listener I have ever known!
When you’re gathered with your family or friends, use my question to start an enriching discussion. “What is the black dot that bothers each of us … blinding us to the large white areas of our lives? Do we want to share it with Jesus right now?”
