Riding on the Father's shoulders

Rueby Tuesday by Carlos and Jean Aleman

Reuben had hoped that his self-imposed exile from civilization would have given him the quiet retirement he was looking for, but he found that the paparazzi still hounded him. The only true refuge he was able to find was at his daddy's home, riding on his daddy's shoulders. When he is with his daddy, he experiences a peace that he could not find, even in his lavish surroundings.

It should be that way in our relationship with God as well. We humans are so often wrapped up in our pursuit of fame, fortune and wealth that we exhaust ourselves. But when we return to the Father and rest in His presence, that is when we find true peace and joy.