Abiding and Resting
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
If you are going through difficult times in your life right now, you need to learn the spiritual practice of abiding. What does it mean to abide? Let me give you an example.
I love the couches that we have in our church foyer. I often sit in them before I come into the auditorium. I have thought that we could move the cameras so I could preach sitting on a couch. It is so restful and peaceful. That’s what it means to abide in Christ. We should be at peace with Him at all times.
This doesn't necessarily mean everything is okay and life is perfect. Recently, I was sitting on the couch and talking with one of our members. He is struggling with some physical issues. When you are abiding, everything might not be great. Sometimes, when times are tough, you need to learn the spiritual discipline of abiding, resting, and leaning back on Jesus.
Is there something you have been struggling with recently? Have you found yourself feeling anxious, worried, overwhelmed, and fearful of what is to come? If so, please understand that these feelings come from the evil one.
I pray that you will intentionally take some time today to abide and rest in your Heavenly Father. He wants to support you and help you. Because He will give you the peace that surpasses all understanding, choose to abide in Him today.
If you are going through difficult times in your life right now, you need to learn the spiritual practice of abiding. What does it mean to abide? Let me give you an example.
I love the couches that we have in our church foyer. I often sit in them before I come into the auditorium. I have thought that we could move the cameras so I could preach sitting on a couch. It is so restful and peaceful. That’s what it means to abide in Christ. We should be at peace with Him at all times.
This doesn't necessarily mean everything is okay and life is perfect. Recently, I was sitting on the couch and talking with one of our members. He is struggling with some physical issues. When you are abiding, everything might not be great. Sometimes, when times are tough, you need to learn the spiritual discipline of abiding, resting, and leaning back on Jesus.
Is there something you have been struggling with recently? Have you found yourself feeling anxious, worried, overwhelmed, and fearful of what is to come? If so, please understand that these feelings come from the evil one.
I pray that you will intentionally take some time today to abide and rest in your Heavenly Father. He wants to support you and help you. Because He will give you the peace that surpasses all understanding, choose to abide in Him today.
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I have had a horrible situation for the last 3 years. I have not been released from it yet. I have been trying a different approach lately and letting God have the situation and I have felt more at peace about it. And I have more pleasant things to think about.
Dear Betty, I'm going to follow in your footsteps and put my hope and rest and peace in the Lord. I have been struggling with my deceased brother's probate, I have not started the procedure yet but they're just so many attorneys and Realtors and what have you in my ear and I'm just so overwhelmed as to who to trust, and you are so right, turn it over to God and rest in his arms and in his peace and everything will work out as it should. Today I'm going to abide in the Lord and turn all my burdens over to him and be at peace
One thing I have learned since I retired is that often Our Plans don't come to fruition. Since I retired I have had setbacks with My health and health of LOVED Ones. The Most Important HAPPENING is The Realization That God is With Me Every Minute of Every Day. GLORY TO The FATHER for His Grace. The Holy Spirit's Guidance every step is so important to me through all. Thank YOU JESUS, My LORD !