Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I
will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am
gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke
is easy, and my burden is light.
We have to learn to be still and know God, or there is no
time to dream dreams, think of how to create them, and be present in the
moment. We need perspective! It refreshes our spirits, souls, and bodies when
we rest in God’s presence. It’s always hard for me to put the to-do list aside
and listen, but it’s so rewarding!
One of the biggest keys to keeping your joy is to establish
and protect your day off every single week. No “quick” email breaks, business
calls, or meetings—as hard as that may sound. God created you for a day of
rest.
When Satan realized he couldn’t tempt Jesus, the Bible says
he left him to wait for an opportune time. Satan is always looking for an
opportunity to tempt us—and he usually strikes when we’re worn out. When we
don’t take time to rest, we set ourselves up for temptation!
Often the biggest areas where we miss it are the easiest
and simplest ones to do. That’s because we expect them to fall into place
naturally, but practicing the habit of rest every week takes effort. We have to
be intentional about unplugging from the stress of our day-to-day and finding
rest in God’s presence.
Practice self-love and you’ll reap the benefits of a
happier, healthier you, as well as happier, healthier relationships!
Dear Lord, help us to take the time to rest. Help us to
learn to put things on hold and just stop and talk and listen to You. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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