Rest In The Lord

"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
~Isaiah 40:30-31

Sometimes I'm so tired, I want to sleep all day. The older I get, the wearier I feel. My body is achy and tired, but so is my mind. Living life, dealing with daily stress, just being alive is exhausting. It feels as if I'll never have the rest I crave, but the Bible assures us that there is rest in the Lord.

Our strength does not lie within our own bodies or even our minds but in our dependence on God's strength. As children of God, we are called to depend upon Him for everything, including the physical strength and mental fortitude to complete the race He has set before us. Just as any athlete prepares for competition, we too, must train to run the race of life and service to the Lord.

"Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Hebrews 12:1)."

In order to complete the race, we must train and continue training every day. This includes Bible study, prayer, praise, and worship. Seeking God is a full-time pursuit and should not be taken lightly.  James 4:8 tells us that when we draw near to God, He draws near to us. Like any relationship, ours with the Lord requires nurturing, and it is how we overcome the weariness of the world. 

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9)."

While it may seem as if our ultimate reward is far off, our immediate rewards are given daily in our communion with God through His Holy Spirit. 

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24)."
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Like all else, we must make the choice to either continue under the weight of our burdens, or give them over to the Lord. We can exchange our heavy burdens for the Lord's, being assured that His burdens are easy and His yoke is light (Matthew 11:30).

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Job 15-18

A Year of Blessings by Marie McGaha
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