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.
I wanted to take a moment to reflect on REST! As the holiday season approaches, it brings many stressors. The truth about stress is that it can be a good thing! Stress can encourage you to accomplish whatever life demands. If you are seeking good things in your life, demands that can cause this thing called stress can create that moment you achieve your goals and aspirations. Stress doesn’t have to cause misery, if we use it for good!
The only way I know to have “good stress” is to REST in the omnipotence of the Lord and to know that the efforts you give are for Him and the Will He has for your life. When you are weary, you can lay at His feet and REST! God is the GREAT COMFORTER! He can give you that cozy, intimate and closeness that we all crave during the holidays! When you call His presence into your life, you can experience true REST.
Scripture says 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.
Matthew 11:29 NIV
Scripture also says… Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
In Scripture Davis speaks on REST in Salvation….
Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Psalm 62:1
I hope that today, in all the stress that naturally comes with holiday preparation, you will REST in Him amongst all the hustle and bustle. Allow Him to create gratitude in your heart for all the PROVISION He provides and REST in the knowledge that His presence will bring JOY, PEACE and COMFORT!
TODAY I am grateful for REST in HIM!