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Newsletter of Hope - sometimes we just rest

 

Sometimes we just rest                                                                      

What do I mean by this?  Their may be times in your life when you are physically or mentally unable to do what you would like to do.  Maybe circumstances are pulling on your time and energy, whether work related or family ordinated, maybe a death, sickness, change.  This is a time to allow yourself to rest in the Lord, when you need the Lord to carry you, hold you, comfort you.


Recently I felt such a tiredness behind my eyes, it was not the tiredness I know when I am shaking the sleep off in the morning, it was much deeper.  I found I was unable to focus or pray for long, unable to read much.  I would be woken and having a cup of tea and then would find myself asleep again for another couple of hours unable to shake the tiredness.  That tiredness stayed with me most of the day.  


I love to spend time with the Lord, especially first thing in the morning before my day starts.  This starts my day well, but I was falling asleep and not able to focus my mind even to pray or read. When I did awaken my time was gone and I had to get on with what was planned for that day.


Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you.


I talked to the Lord about this tiredness I had been feeling and had sisters and brothers in Christ pray with me.  It was probably 3 weeks before I felt it lift from my eyes and felt brighter in the mornings again. 


Phil 4: 4-7  Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


I want to encourage you that in those times when circumstances, when our physical bodies are going through somethings, that it is okay to rest, rest in the Lord.  Let Him hold you in His righteous right hand.  


Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


In times like these you do what you can.  What I did was I listened to the talking Bible.  I lay on my bed and listened as best as I could, and even if I fell asleep the Word of God was still playing, speaking to me as I rested, washing over me.  When I was more alert in the day I would have a times of prayer.  Throughout my day I would be conversing with the Lord. Grabbing hold of a scripture to meditate on when my mind was better focused.


I also decided to be joyful, thankful, grateful, praising the Lord.  Not complaining about the problem, but knowing that this will pass.


Nehemiah 8:10 …and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.


So when those times of trial, in whatever shape or form come, keep your eyes on Jesus.  Remember, what Jesus did for you, what He endured.  When we think on this it can only give us the strength to press through and have a thankful heart. Allow yourself to rest in Him, no condemnation, He has you, you are never alone.


Psalm 118:24  This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.


God Bless, 

Denise


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