Rest in Him
I’ve not slept well the last few nights, and today I’m not feeling well. This, coupled with having a friend in the hospital, lots of work I can’t afford to get behind in, etc. can quickly turn into stress and anxiety, which then makes it harder to sleep and makes me feel worse. Thankfully, I have learned to rest in the Lord. At times when my body is weak, this is a much better way to handle life. Most of the time, I can’t change a situation but He can. Therefore, I have a choice: I can get frustrated and whine and cry (which I do at times) or I can stop what I’m doing and begin praising and acknowledging Him, thanking Him for His presence. I tell Him the things that are weighing on me, let Him know I need Him to take care of it for me, and, sometimes, I will even take a nap.
Nothing is too hard for God. We know that and, yet, many times we still act as if we have to do everything on our own. Many don’t have peaceful homes because they are too busy and stressed out to enjoy the many blessings God has given them.
Don’t fall into that trap. Make your home a haven. Place God’s Word around your home with key verses which are a reminder to you of what a great God you serve. When you find yourself yelling or crying, turn those things to prayer. He is there. He is simply waiting on your invitation to come in and fill you with peace. Won’t you allow Him to do that today?
You and I have discussed the fact that I usually have no problem handling the big things but have a huge problem handing the little everyday problems. And of course the reason for that is that I rely on God for the big things but try to rely on myself for the little things and fail miserably! Rely on God for all things, big and little! With God’s help, someday I will be able to do that!
Matthew 11:28-29 (KJV)
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
We take this verse a lot of times to use for evangelism for people to get saved. But like you said, when things get out of control or we are carrying a heavy load take time to rest.
Jesus had to get away from the multitudes to be alone with God and rest.
Matthew 14:22-23 (KJV)
22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Think about it. Jesus had just finished teaching the people and performing one of the greatest miracles of feeding 5,000 men plus women and children. Wouldn’t you be on an emotional high if you had just had this to happen?
The question is why did He have to get alone and slow down? Jesus was the Son of God and had all power.
Was it because that his Faith might have been drained?
Was it because that Jesus was being tempted again by Satan with the sin of pride?
Was it because that Jesus was just tired?
Was it because Jesus knew He was gonna defy the Laws of nature and He knew He needed more faith?
Somethings to consider.
Hebrews chapter 14 talks about rest.