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Whether it’s financial difficulty, a strained relationship, or an overwhelming workload, anxiety finds a way to creep into our lives.
It isn’t something to feel ashamed of—but you weren’t meant to keep sitting in it either.
God promises to walk alongside us and ease our burdens. Allow Him to fill you with His peace through these Plans.
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So often, the world feels frantic. We wake to the sound of urgent alarms and rush from one activity to the next.
Interrupting our busy schedules can feel unthinkable—we worry we’ll fall behind. The world screams at us to buckle down, to grind, to work even harder.
But Scripture encourages us to pause and turn to God instead.
In a world that moves at such an unsustainable pace, how do we find time to rest?
God created us for purposeful work. But there’s a difference between doing meaningful work and letting that work become our identity. The second we cross the line, we’re caught in a vicious cycle.
Taking time to rest is the extreme opposite of what the world asks of us.
But, it’s something God consistently instructs us to do throughout the Bible.
From the very beginning, God modeled rest, and He commanded us to make rest part of our weekly rhythm.
Maybe you recognize you need to rest because you notice something in your life is becoming more important than God. Maybe it’s to prioritize your mental health. Maybe you’re simply exhausted.
Whatever it is, find a clear vision for why rest matters to you.
Time is one of our most valuable resources.
If we don’t schedule rest in advance, chances are something else will consume that resource.
One of the simplest ways to find rest is by planning when you’re going to do it. Try scheduling it on your calendar, and consider communicating the times to your family and friends.
Whether it’s 20 minutes or 24 hours, rest gives you room to appreciate and experience the things God created you to do.
When you step back and slow down to draw closer to God, it’s likely going to feel uncomfortable or unsettling.
That probably means you’re doing it right.
When we rest, the temptation to fall into busyness becomes even greater. But true rest doesn’t always look like doing nothing.
When you schedule time to rest, plan to do something that brings you joy or peace.
This could include spending time appreciating God’s creation or cultivating a hobby God wired you to be passionate about.
God created us for community. We’re wired for relationships. And, those relationships can be one of the most tangible ways we experience God’s presence.
Finding a rhythm of rest isn’t something you have to do alone. Think about ways you can rest alongside your family or friends.
Resting together will help you to stay accountable when the world tries to pull you into work and activity.
Practicing rest is a spiritual discipline. And, like any discipline, resting requires determination and self control.
When we choose not to rely on our own effort and let Jesus take over, we surrender our shame, striving, and expectations. In return, we experience God’s perfect peace.
Rest helps us enjoy God’s presence and realign our priorities.
Rest allows us to trust that God is working even when we aren’t.
Rest is how we trust our Savior enough to say “enough.”
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