God is continuously teaching me to rest in my identity in HIM. It can be hard to turn off the outside influences, rest, focus, and be still. I have to remind myself daily of the importance of my heart and soul being filled with the truth I so desperately need.
On my mirror is a small little card that reads, " You are treasured. You are worthy. You are beautiful. You are loved." It helps me lean on the one who loves adore me beyond anyone on this earth can. Someone that knows me more than I know myself, that can read my mind and turn my harsh thoughts into one full of encouragement. When I am frustrated with my expectations of myself, I can read these words and remember.. that God delights in me. The imperfect, always striving, attempting to control, hardly resting girl.
Zephaniah 3:17
The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save, he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will quiet you by his love, he will exult over you with the loud singing. ( He SHOUTS with joy over us!)
" God's joy for us isn't dependent on how "good" or not "good" we perform, but is based on His innate love for who we are and who He made us to be. He made us in his image, each with a unique set of fingerprints and unique personalities, talents, and callings. And the sight of us, each set apart from one another, each clothed in His grace and reflecting His image, brings Him great joy!" (John- Michael Becker)
This weekend at a girls retreat we talked about the concept of rest, which I am feel like it has always been an area that is a challenge. In Breathe by Priscilla Shirer, it talked about the Sabbath as being designed to be a lifestyle. It is an attitude, perspective, an orientation for living that enables us to govern our lives and steer clear of bondage.
Cease, stop, pause so we can rest from our busy, fast pace lives and rest in Jesus.
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