Finding Rest - Pt 3

For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” (Isaiah 30:15 ESV).

The last principle I would encourage you with is to know the depth of love God has for you. God loves us unconditionally. No matter what nothing can separate us from His love. His love does not fluctuate as it does with people. The Lord does not hang it over our heads when we mess up or sinned. He gave us Jesus to atone for this. Ask the Lord to show you His love to you, so you can enter in His rest. When we experience His love it will flow to others. On your darkest days when there is nothing to keep you going, He loves you. It is the kind of love no one can match. No husband, parent, friend, or child will love you the way He can and will love you. When we understand this we can move ahead and love ourselves, our enemies, and love God. This brings us to a position in life where we can have hope. We need to hope in order to find peace. Hope is the assurance that he cares for us, and will provide for us moving forward. This is a blind faith, and it tests our very soul at times. When you don’t feel like you can make it another day, turn to the Scriptures to feed your soul and drown out any voices that are condemning, or causing anxiety. God promised to renew our strength like the eagle, and we will run and not faint. Also, go to the Bible, a devotional, enter into prayer, or play worship music to encourage yourself and to keep your spirit energized. The ability to step away from the busy world and to enter into a divine rest is a blessing that can be yours. Stepping away from the world and trying to figure everything out never works. Try to surrender your will and dreams—allow Him to take it. Allow rest to become more of an active part of your life. If history teaches us anything about God it is that he never forgets His people and longs to bless them. Though the people had turned from the Lord, He longed to be gracious and compassionate to them for they were in a covenant relationship with Him. As a God of justice, He stands ever ready to send blessings to those who depend on Him so that they may walk in His way. The Lord longs to be faithful to His people. And when they call on Him for help instead of on someone or something else, He will answer. Though His people experience difficulties, God will ultimately amazingly bless His children. Take another step in your journey today. Trust him to show you each one. Know that he will not forsake you. He loves you.