Finding Rest
Rest can be very illusive. What I mean by that is that people can look for genuine rest to relieve their fatigue and not find it. In fact, sometimes all of the searching makes things worse instead of better. We need rest for our body at times, so we sleep at night and take naps when needed. However, the greatest need for rest is what we need for our soul. It is when we have a weariness of heart, mind, and spirit. That kind of rest only comes from God. The psalmist knew this so very well. God inspired him to show us the key to finding real rest. (Psalm 91:1) "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty." It is a simple verse with a profound message. If we want to know where to find rest, we have to ask ourselves where we live. I don't mean a street address. I mean where does your heart, mind, and spirit reside all of the time? Let's dive into this for a minute. God is always there for us 24/7. However, we have to decide ...