Rest

Do you need a moment to just breathe? Did you know so did Jesus?

Our fast-paced world with all its distractions can truly drain us, heart, mind, and soul. We must take time to rest, but not in loneliness, but in Him.

I’ve heard it said recently that even Jesus took time to rest before he spoke wisdom or guided the growing crowd of people.

Matthew 13:1 NLT
Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake.

What is your place of peace? Is it in nature? Is it taking a hike in the mountains? Is it walking down the dirt road listening to the birds? Is it finding a water source lake or a river to sit by? Is it just listening to the sounds of nature?? Is it listening to the laughter of a child?

Whether you are single, married, a parent or not, we all need to take time for rest and renewal.

We all have a place that fills our senses with God‘s creation. Nature is a place of peace for me.

If we don’t take the time to spend with the one who created nature, we will never be ready for the crowds of people.

Some people may be sent for us to help and others may just be very draining. We need to ask for the Lords discernment on when to speak and connect with others and when to give the experience and relationship to God.

Matthew 13:2 NLT
A large crowd soon gathered around him, so he got into a boat. Then he sat there and taught as the people stood on the shore.

Our souls need filling by the Holy Spirit! Our minds need wisdom from our Father God. And reading the Word of God, brings a little slice of heaven for us to share with others. Reading about how Jesus communicated in relationship can bring us so many pearls of wisdom.

Find your place in nature that fills your soul and all five senses. See with your eyes, the beauty around you, hear with your ears the sounds of a hawk or a horse whinny or the sounds of a river. Feel the cool, crisp wintry air on your skin. If you have snow, taste of snowflake on your tongue. Share aloud with God your gratitude for good things.

Meditate on the goodness of God as Jesus did. Reread aloud this Scripture:

Matthew 13:1 NLT
Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake.

Rest in the Living water and be filled with His Presence. Then go where He sends you knowing you do not walk alone.

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