Rest, Part Four: Homework

Rest, Part Four: Homework

 

1. Watch Andy Griffith: “What’s Your Hurry?”

This classic has a great message: “slow down and enjoy life”

Can watch on multiple ways on the internet

 

2. Read "Jesus Calling": February 16: beautifully written!

“Thank Me for the conditions that are requiring you to be still. Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again. Some of the greatest works in My kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for My way in the midst of these very circumstances. Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is living close to Me.

Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My Presence into you. Do not despise these simple ways of serving Me. Although you feel cut off from the activity of the world, your quiet trust makes a powerful statement in spiritual realms. My Strength and Power show themselves most effective in weakness.”

 

“Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just from sin and self to cease;

Just from Jesus simply taking

Life and rest, and joy and peace”

 

 

3. Listen to Hillary Scott’s Song “Rest” (Lyrics attached)

 

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWlIgl026A

            (but skip the ads!)

 

Hillary Scott                                           “You Can Rest”

When your weary heart is hurting or you're feeling so alone
When you think that you're a burden or nowhere feels like home
When everything feels like it's changing and you don't understand why
Trying so hard to be strong and brave but so tired you wanna cry
Don't forget as you fall asleep to lay it all at the Father's feet

You can rest, you can rest
In the one who never breaks His promises
Close your eyes, talk to Him
When you're scared and feel the darkness rolling in
In your worry and your pain, just breathe in and out His name
Jesus, oh, Jesus
And you can rest

When you're looking in the mirror and you're struggling to believe
Am I really who He says I am, or will God give up on me?
When anxiety is yelling and it's drowning out today
When it's hard to see tomorrow and you don't know how to pray

You can rest, you can rest
In the one who never breaks His promises
Close your eyes, talk to Him
When you're scared and feel the darkness rolling in
In your worry and your pain, just breathe in and out His name
Jesus, oh, Jesus
And you can rest

You can rest

Don't forget as you fall asleep
You are safe at the Father's feet

You can rest, you can rest
In the one who never breaks His promises
Just close your eyes and talk to Him
When you're scared and feel the darkness rolling in
In your worry and your pain, just breathe in and out His name
Jesus, Jesus
Oh, Jesus
And you can rest
You can rest

 

 

 

4. Pray for Rest

Lord, I am so thankful for You. You have always been faithful. Whether up or down, your will is best. In this current trial, I do pray for health. But more than that, I pray for You- that I will embrace You in this season of rest.  Please calm my heart and quench my anxiety. I trust you.

 

Hebrews 4:10, “for the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.”

 

I’m learning this too…

By Eric Joseph Staples ©

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