What does the Bible say about rest?
Do you have a restless heart? Do you struggle quiet your mind? The Bible is full of texts about rest. Even in the first Bible book Genesis we see clearly how important God rest is for us humans. The book describes how God made the world and how He takes rest to enjoy his creation. Not only that but the very first human spent their very first day on earth resting with God! In addition to physical rest, the Bible often speaks of rest and peace for the soul.
What does the Bible say about rest?
Tired, weary on a soul level?
If you are tired to the depths of your soul, it is very possible you have not be resting in a way that is truly restful. Today we often sit and watch tv and call it rest. Or even worse we are to driven by our need for accomplishment, we don't ever slow down. We wear 'busyness" as a badge of honor, including the fatigue that comes with it. But when we spin out wheels constantly and never take time for true rest life begins to feel frenetic, you can start to feel disconnected within yourself. Slowly or all of the sudden life feel chaotic and out of your control. This is not how our good Father, God, created us to live.
Consider this your official invitation to explore what it means to truly rest.
God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
Throw everything you’re worried about into God’s hands He cares for you
Come to Me when you are tired Come to Me when you are bowed down under the weight of your problems! I will give you rest. Do what I tell you. Learn from Me For I am kind and patient and humble. With me you will find peace and true rest.
Stand still for a moment on the road you are on ask for the right road, the way you used to go. Because if you choose that road again, you will be well again. Then you will have peace again.
The Lord cares for me as a shepherd cares for his sheep I lack nothing He lets me rest in green fields He makes me drink from quiet streams And He gives me strength
He who takes refuge with God, the Most High can sleep peacefully for the Almighty protects him. I bear witness of this And say to the Lord: ‘You are my refuge, With You I am safe and secure’
My heart turns to God My salvation comes from his hand He is truly my rock and my deliverer He is like a fortress to me Nothing gets me out of my balance
I give you my peace The peace I give you is a different kind of peace than the peace of the world Do not be afraid or sad anymore
Don’t worry about: ‘What should we eat?’ ‘What should we drink?’ ‘And what should we wear?’ Your heavenly Father knows that you need these things Give the Kingdom of God and doing God’s will the first place the first place in your life. Then He will give you all these things
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