Rest…

According to Oxford Languages “Rest” is defined as: cease from work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.”

Used in its noun form: an instance of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity.”

It’s hard to rest in today’s society. There’s always something that needs to be done, someone to attend to, somewhere you need to go, and somehow you need to fit it all in this time frame!!!

I believe we need to teach ourselves to rest, to allow ourselves the time to do nothing. Nothing might be reading a book in a quiet spot, it could be rocking your baby or grand baby to sleep, setting by a babbling brook listening to the beautiful sounds of nature. It might be sitting on the beach gazing at the vast ocean or simply laying on a blanket in the grass, watching the clouds float by.

Rest doesn’t necessarily mean being immobile. We all have our definition of rest, but it boils down to peace in your spirit, mind, and body. Go plant some flowers, cast your fishing line, get the bike out…

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Exodus 33:14 ESV “And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Psalm 91:1-2 NLT “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.”

To put your trust in the Lord and to cast your cares upon him, leaving them in his capable hands to help guide and provide, allows you lots of rest. It doesn’t happen overnight, this trusting thing; we as humans need to learn to let go and let God. To be quiet as you learn to trust and to walk in the freedom knowing that…He’s more than capable of making sure you are o.k.

I pray for you the prayer of learning! Learning how to Rest… it is Saturday, and I hope you can start practicing today!

Be blessed, and my hope and prayer for you is a day of play, joy, and peace. Thank you as always for joining me. 🥰