REST!

REST; “Creativity Comes From The Place of Rest“

On Monday the 7th of June 2021 and parts of Tuesday the 8th of June 2021, I had a mental and emotional shutdown.

Shutdown, not breakdown. Lol

I couldn’t process anything, not mentally and certainly not emotionally.

It was a total shutdown.

And while I lay on the cold tiled floor, God, in His jovial and chatty manner, said one word to me…

REST!

And then he began to talk to me.

When you don’t rest, you burn out.

Easy things become tedious.

You suddenly become short fused.

Your work output reduces.

You find it hard to remember things.

You become physically and spiritually tired.

Understand this, Satan does not want you to rest.
It is in those tired times that you’re more susceptible to his deception and open to his attack, It is in those times that he constantly sends words of discouragement and doubt to you.

When you’re not rested, it is easier to fall into temptation and sin. It becomes easy to dwell on ungodly thoughts and the wiles of Satan escape your notice. He knows this and that’s why he wants you tired.

I could go on and on about the dangers of not resting, but, you’re smart, you get the point.

Drop you your phone.

Shut down your computer.

Take a break from social media.

Sleep! Rest!

“… On the seventh day, God rested from all his work.”

If the one who has made you can rest, why shouldn’t you?

Rest is good for you.

My mentor, Reigner Davies will always say; “Creativity Comes From The Place of REST.”

In the days that followed of me resting, I saw that it was indeed true.

You live life to fullest when you’re well rested.

You love your spouse properly when you’re well rested.

You make good decisions when you’re well rested

YOU HEAR GOD CLEARLY WHEN YOU’RE WELL RESTED!

I have had bodily and mental rest.

I can say for a certainty that Life Is Good, But It Can Be Better When You Rest!

Let me tell you five things you should rest from.

Rest From Work; God Wants To Give You Refreshment.
“Six days do your work, but on the seventh day do not work, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the slave born in your household and the foreigner living among you may be refreshed.” Exodus 23:12, NIV

Rest From Troubles; God Wants You To Enjoy The Gift of Stillness.
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him …” Psalm 37:7, NIV”

Rest From Anxiety: God Wants To Bring You Peace.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:6-7, NIV

Rest From Busyness: God Wants To Give You Time To Recharge.
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31, NIV

Rest From Stress: God Wants To Take Away Your Burdens.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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.” Matthew 11:28-29, NIV

While you rest from these, REST INTO ABBAS LOVE FOR YOU.

REST INTO ABBAS ARMS

HE LOVES YOU… DEEPLY