Relax and rest

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Good morning everyone,

Our theme for this month: “Selfcare”

Our Bible verse for today: “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful. John 14:27 (CSB)

Our thought for today: “Relax and rest”

This morning, I want to continue our thinking from yesterday about God coming to you like a fresh breeze and cool water on a hot day. From what we have learned so far in this devotional series we already know that God has promised if we will seek Him, He will be found by us (Jeremiah 29:13-14). And we learned yesterday that the most important thing we can do in terms of selfcare is to spend time with God – the more the better.

A fresh spiritual breeze; cool water for your thirsty soul; isn’t that what you truly long for? Well, that’s exactly what God wants you to have. That’s the uplifting and encouraging truth Paul was expressing Romans 15:13 when he wrote, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace …” It’s also what he described for us in Galatians 5:22-23 where he wrote: “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” These are the things God wants to fill your life with.

The other evening my fiancé, Aimee, sent me a text message with a link to the song “Rest” by TobyMac. I had never heard the song before but it instantly became one of my new favorites. It speaks so beautifully about finding peace and rest in God that I want to conclude this devotional by asking you to Google the song and listen to it right now. Not only will it soothe your soul, but it’s a song you will want to listen to over-and-over again. Here’s the link for it:

https://youtu.be/g0toxVJu3MM

You’re welcome in advance.

God bless,
Pastor Jim 

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