This time of year, I get restless. Winter is waning but spring hasn’t quite sprung.
Today, I woke up with my mind in a rough place. My head was full and the fight was on.
Do you ever wake up already needing rest?
Not just more sleep. But real rest. The kind that refreshes the soul ~ your mind, your will, your emotions. We need to seek peace that won’t panic. And rest that’s not easily rattled.
We soak in God’s Promises.
Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ~ Matt. 11:28-29, NLT
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. ~ Matt. 11:28-29, The Message
Freely and lightly? Doesn’t that sound lovely? Jesus wants to walk with us. To teach us how to enjoy peace in our heart and mind. To live with real rest in our spirit and body.
Whether it’s 3 a.m. or 3 p.m., when restlessness shows up, we remember these beautiful promises.
Here’s a little trick to help you refocus:
- Remember ~ I am God’s cherished child.
- Engage ~ He wants to hear from me. So I’ll tell him about it. All of it.
- Surrender ~ With open hands and heart: “God, I give it all to you.”
- Trust ~ When I worry and overthink again, I say “Nope. God’s got this.” Then I think about my blessings, not my burdens.
What helps you when your thoughts are getting the best of you?
I’d love to keep this conversation going.
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Thank you, Julie!
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