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When Your Burdens Are Too Heavy, Come To Jesus, And He Will Give You Rest
When life is full of pressures, and things seem too heavy to bear, call upon Jesus, and He will be there. Sometimes, when we are surrounded by problems and challenges, we can easily forget God’s faithfulness in our lives. We seek comfort that we can easily see and touch. We choose to find temporary remedies and solutions that have lasting consequences. In short, we solve our problems on our own. Since we used to carry everything without the help of someone else, we forget God along the process. We feel like everything depends on our own efforts, and we no longer consider His plans and wisdom. This is the reason…
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Rest is a Necessity
You need rest. Your body, mind, and soul need to be restored. If you don’t stop and take a pause, you will reap painful consequences in the end. This is the reason why rest is a necessity. God created it to be part of our lives. He proved it as very essential even in the very beginning. In the book of Genesis, you will read that God rested from all the work He had done on the seventh day. This is a powerful reminder for us to also do the same thing. Rest is not just about taking a break from work, but it’s deeper than that. For our bodies,…
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We Can’t Harvest Anything Without Planting Any Seeds First
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13, NIV It’s okay to sleep and rest, but loving it to the point of being lazy is no longer a good thing. Sometimes, when we are so consumed with what we want, we simply follow our instincts regardless of the consequences. We somehow patronize immediate gratification to the point of compromising the work we must exert. We can’t harvest anything without planting any seeds first. The effort and the time we offered were like seeds that will someday bear fruits if we will only persevere and stay consistent. This very…
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Rest is an Important Ingredient in making a Wise Decision
It’s not good to make decisions when you experience extreme emotions. Too much sadness or pain will only lead you to focus on poor choices simply because you will try to avoid any factors that will break your heart in the end. You will unknowingly neglect the important matters because you focus too much on the deep wounds within. On the other hand, too much excitement and joy will also lead you to make choices that will put you at risk. Simply because you won’t be able to identify the consequences of your actions. When you are so happy, and your eyes are all set on the things you want…
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Take a Rest so that you will Gain the Strength to Fight again
If you are too tired and exhausted, then all you need to do is take some rest. Pause for a while and allow your body, heart, and mind to recover. Don’t be too occupied by your own goals and then forget about the things that matter most in the end. Reflect on the things that you experienced and try to review if you are still growing or not. Maybe the reason why your growth is stagnant is because you are always in a hurry, and you keep on chasing your desired blessings. Just because you are busy doesn’t mean you are also growing. You need to carefully evaluate your life…
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Surrender Your Pain to God and Allow Yourself to Rest
You don’t have to carry everything on your own. You can also share your burdens with God like how you share your blessings with others. He allows you to be in painful and challenging moments so that you may share all of those burdens with Him. You don’t have to be a solo fighter. Instead, He wants to be your partner. You can unload to Him everything that you are carrying. He wants you to realize how rest really works in His presence. There will be moments when you feel so exhausted with problems and pressure. The responsibilities you have will multiply as time goes by. You’ll feel so alone…
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Day 164 -Psalms 116:7
Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Psalms 116:7,NIV When you feel so troubled and burdened, command this verse to your soul. Find rest in the arms of God and remember His goodness. Recall the miracles that He did in your life. Never forget the blessings that you received from Him. Reminisce those moments when He saved you from greater pain. Testify to your soul that God is faithful and His promises never fail. By this, you will learn to trust Him again and keep your faith in Him. Your heavenly Father loves you so much, so strengthen your foundation and let your…
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Maybe what you need is Rest
If you don’t know what to do, if you are so confused about the next step that you must take, then maybe what you need is rest. Your mind can’t properly think of solutions if it’s too occupied with so many things. You need to take a break and give yourself the chance to just feel the air that you breathe. Pause for a while and do anything that will refresh your soul. Keep yourself away from stress and a toxic environment. Give yourself enough time to relax. Regain your strength, and when your mind and body are ready, they will function properly. Your efforts will be limited if you…
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Take the Time you need and Regain your Strength
Stop pressuring yourself. Go, find some rest and take the time you need. Do the things that you love and regain your strength. Life will never stop giving you challenges, and what you need to do is find time to recharge and build your foundation inside. Do not be too focused on the things that you want to happen. You need to take a break. Do it not just for yourself but also for those people who love you. Save yourself from stress. Look for things that will make you feel relaxed and relieved. Feed your soul. Nourish your heart. Think of positive thoughts. Remember that your physical health will…
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Treating Life as a Journey and not a race will Teach you to cease every Moment
You don’t have to rush things and be pressured with time. You are not in a race. Remember that life is a journey. And it’s meant to be treasured. Don’t be in a hurry. You will miss so many things if you will keep on focusing on your own schedule. God prepared a wonderful adventure only for you. So don’t compare your life with other people. Set your eyes on your own journey, and you will enjoy every blessing that God poured out for you. Look at the lessons that you learned and cherish them with all your heart. One day, you will be able to apply all of them.…
