Rest

Did you know the word Rest is mentioned in the Bible 231 in just the Old Testament?

How about that its mentioned 44 times in the New Testament?

For how many times it’s mentioned it must be important right?

This seems like a statement perfect for “Better said than done”

How many of us actually take the time to rest? I know I don’t

I don’t know when the next “Break” in our family schedule is. That’s how i deal with things is keeping myself busy

I mean this week alone we have Penelopi starting summer school, Hudsons birthday, 3 days in Memphis, come home, 5K the next morning, followed by Hudson’s birthday party.

But what I really need to be doing is taking the time to rest and spend time with the Lord.

All of the things I am doing are things I have to do but the likely hood of me then taking a day to just rest is unlikely.

God even took a day to rest

Genesis 2:2-3: “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.”

We have to remember that even with our busy schedules or when we are overwhelmed or when we just need a break to take the time to Rest like Go calls us to .

Another good verse to help us remember when can always take rest with God is Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light”