Rest in Peace
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“Rest In Peace” is a term commonly used in funerals or graveside ceremonies, but shouldn’t it also apply to our daily lives? Shouldn’t we “Rest In Peace” every night and every Sabbath day? Wouldn’t we wake up with more energy and confidence?
The Bible encourages us that “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9, NIV) In fact, the entire chapter is focused on rest.
I’ll never forget a very successful businessman who came up to me one day after church. We became good friends, but I couldn’t help but see the stress and anxiety that seemed to ooze out of his pores. Feeling a burden for him, I prayed and asked him a few questions. It didn’t take long to figure out the problem: he wasn’t taking a weekly day of rest. Working hard six days a week requires one day of rest dedicated to God, rest, the Word, and relationships. Leviticus 23:3 clearly commands: “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the LORD.’” (NIV)
The Sabbath is like the tithe: you will make more money, keep more money, and be healthier if you do both. It just requires a little faith and obedience.
Have you discovered the secret of getting more by working less and giving some away? It’s truly incredible. I learned this the hard way when I burned out at the age of 26. I started my first counseling center, then I agreed to be a youth pastor. On my day off, I started another center. It was so exciting. But one morning, I woke up and couldn’t go to work. I was toast. I asked God, “What’s going on? Why do I feel this way?” He gave me this thought: “You’re not exercising or taking a Sabbath day rest.” I instituted these standards over 30 years ago, and I’ve never burned out since. I’ve learned to do more with less time and money.
I’m praying that you, too, will learn to practice the Sabbath day rest every week. Enter into His rest that gives you peace because you are a miracle. I love you more than coffee!
Good morning Paul, I look forward to every morning , as my eyes awaken my first is to find my morning inspiration from you. I have your 21 day Lords Prayer and have listened twice. What other daily program is there you could suggest. Thank you for your faithfulness to us who follow you I appreciate for I am your friend Barbara
Thank you, Paul, for today’s encouraging words. We must remember to rest so that we can spread God’s Word to others. God bless you.??????
At first you loved us more than pepperoni pizza, now more than coffee??!!! Wowwwww!! I REALLY feel loved. Thanks so much for the daily encouragements & for being my friend. I sure do need this.
Thanks for bringing this imp. msg to us.
And thanks for loving us more than coffee… I giggled!
I keep Monday as my day of rest. I will plan out some good rest with the Lord!
Good rest to you too, Paul.
Love to you!?
So true. I can’t remember being a kid and everything was closed on Sundays. Not anymore…
Gm Paul much love my spiritual friend
Thanks for bringing this imp. msg to us.
And thanks for loving us more than coffee… I giggled!
I keep Monday as my day of rest. I will plan out some good rest with the Lord!
Good rest to you too, Paul.
Love to you!?
Thank you Paul for your message always so rewarding so true
On the Sabbath I go to church to hear His word
feels good pleasant can say rest in Him the rest of the day relaxing with the family or visit my sister thank you again God bless you✨?
Thank you Paul for this message. 2 weeks ago i got a treadmill and i’ve been on it 3 times daily. Last sunday 05/09 in the morning, i spoke with my parents on the phone and ended with me saying have a lovely day im hopping on treadmill for my morning exercise, my 80 year old Dad said NO, exercise everyday of the week but NOT on sundays. I thought to myself dad is wrong, exercising is not working right? I then message my sister who’s a minister for Prysberian church, her answer was a short: it’s fine. I was happy and did my exercise on sunday. In the evening, i came across your email Paul, with the title “rest in peace” i read it a couple of times and finally understand it. I prayed and thank God for his guidance and that would be that last time i’d ever exercise on a sunday. May God Bless you and strengthen you Paul for the great work you’re doing. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!