Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Return to Rest

Have you ever been comforted by the Word of God? 

Today I did not wake up early to get my quiet time in, and I always feel the effects of such a mistake. I am anxious, restless, unguided. The fatigue I experience from obediently waking up early to spend time with the Lord is nothing compared to the exhaustion of managing my warring emotions all day when I don't start with Him. During lunch I journaled and read some verses.

Ps. 116:7 – “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”

This instruction, this mandate, to my soul was heard on a spirit level. The Lord has been good to me, and He will always be good to me. He is so good, I will never full understand on this side of Glory.

When I feel anxious and unfocused, I know I need the Holy Scriptures to clear the fog. This verse did not make the little foxes go away, but it gave me ammunition to keep them outside the fence. The harder disciplines of patience, clinging to the truth, trusting in God’s faithfulness, and meditation must do the challenging work now.


It starts with a comforting reminder. The Lord is good, always has been, always will be. Be patient to see what good thing He is making happen in your life.  

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