Rest and Relax 2
Devotional Reading: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT
Rest—real rest—involves giving our cares to Jesus and focusing on how strong he is instead of how heavy our burdens seem. Our faith—real faith—permeates our whole lives; it is not just about who we will worship on Sunday, but who we will trust and worship every day.
Instead of running your burden through your mind over and over again, choose rest. Cast your cares, your hurts, the decisions you need to make, the problems you can’t figure out—whatever it is—on Jesus. Give it to him and rest. It might be difficult at first, so commit to giving it to him for an hour while you nap or take a walk.
Tell him that you are trusting him with the situation and solution, and then focus on something or someone that brings peace and happiness to your life. Stop the chase that’s filled with anxiety and be embraced by God’s rest as you trust him with all the answers.
Prayer and Confession
Lord Jesus, I trust you. I am resting in you, choosing to open my mind and life to let your power and supremacy permeate every anxious thought, hurt, doubt, and decision in Jesus name. Amen!
Further Reading: Philippians 4:6
