Daily Devotional: Friday, August 23 – Rest

“By the seventh day God had completed the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, as a result of on it he rested from all of the work of making that he had executed.” — Genesis 2:2-3

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I just lately watched knowledgeable basketball coach being interviewed in depth about his participant “rotations.” Why is that this such an necessary subject? As a result of one of many keys to successful in basketball is to have a deep participant rotation. Contemporary gamers make a distinction in rebounding, protection and steals. Profitable coaches construct robust rotations to offer relaxation and improve productiveness. Taking a break is a part of a successful technique!

But, as Christians, it appears we’re not very expert at resting. We push our our bodies to their bodily limits and change into overworked, anxious and exhausted. We attempt arduous to do issues in our personal energy, ignoring God and His deliberate rhythms for our lives. We run on empty, forgetting our goal, and surprise the place Jesus is in our exhaustion. Our lives slowly begin to tilt out of steadiness.

However Jesus invitations us to come back to Him after we are weary and burdened, promising us relaxation for our souls. “Then Jesus mentioned, ‘Come to me, all of you who’re weary and carry heavy burdens, and I gives you relaxation. Take my yoke upon you. Let me educate you, as a result of I’m humble and mild at coronary heart, and you can find relaxation to your souls. For my yoke is simple to bear, and the burden I offer you is gentle’” (Matthew 11:28-30, NLT).

Religious and even bodily relaxation generally is a time to refuel, recharge and reaffirm our dependence on God alone as our supply of energy and to soak in His presence. Relaxation actually is an act of worship. Belief your Head Coach. “Be nonetheless, and know that I’m God” (Psalm 46:10a).

— Melissa Motes

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