REST STOP

We all say “Our family is so busy! ” What can we do to change this? I’ve noticed I have to get tired enough of the chaos. If we are constantly on our phones, packing our schedules with more activities, and not stopping, then something’s gonna give. It might be our health. It might be our relationships. This constant stimulation is just plain contrary to rest.

Real rest must start in my spiritual life. For me I need a true turning from the world to stop and hear God.  I’ve got to stop repeating “I need to rest”, by actually DOING IT. 

Real Rest is active!  Confession to God energizes, reconciliation with God inspires, and wisdom from God awakens your soul!  Get in the Word and pray. Real rest is extremely active in its focus and purpose. .

Real Rest is quiet. You are fasting from noise. Here’s the glory of this-once you move through that realization and sit with God, peace will slowly steal over you. SO MANY of us are afraid of the silence because we know  we must face God or turn away from Him.  Ask GOD for the ability to be still. One of my favorite books is Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence...a monk who cleaned pots and pans, yet worshiped GOD fully in every moment. I want to live like that.

Real Rest won’t be applauded by others. By faith, I trust the LORD to “do” the most important tasks that are needful and important. You choose “who you disappoint”. I give time to an invisible God , perform secret service in my primary jobs with my husband and children, and take quiet care of myself-spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

God wants to help you -allow Him to cover you with His quiet peace today!

6 Replies to “REST STOP”

  1. Thanks Tris! You have such a great way of edifying through your words and drawing me into deeper rest and fellowship…

    I pray that as 2010 turns into 2011, we can each experience sweet rest in the Lord. Blessings to you this year!

  2. Thanks Tristie. I needed this reminder. The opposite of REST is RESENT. Don’t we all find ourselves resenting the wonderful life that He has blessed us with when there has not been a turning away from the frantic pace of life?

  3. Tris, this is so well written and clear. I think you are right on and love the idea of a Sabbath becoming so engrained in my family that my children look forward to it, too, and learn the value of rest! Love you so!!

  4. Tristie,
    This is a great reminder. Now that I am an empty nester I have more opportunity for rest or quiet before God and since I didn’t learn it when I was busy it is hard to start now. I think I need to be busy or I appear lazy. I also agree that it can be unsettling. I know it is for me. But I appreciate you sharing with us because I can see great benefits from being quiet before God and learning to listen for that “still small voice”.

  5. I can’t say “AMEN SISTAH” loudly enough! I loved this when you posted it the first time and I love it even more the second time. You – yet again – so clearly articulated truth that resonates with my heart, sweet friend! Go, Tris, go!

  6. Great message to pull apart from all the noise of life. It does require discipline as you mentioned. For a retired person, my life is far too noisy! Thank you for this feed to remind me – be still and know He is God!

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