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We live in a fast-paced world. Between work, family, and daily obligations, it seems like there\u2019s always something to do. Even when things are going smoothly, you can still feel stressed, tired, and maybe even a bit anxious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the good news\u2014you\u2019re not alone! Parenting, a job transition, or even just the busyness that consumes our lives causes weariness. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to learn to rest well and make time for recovery. Even Jesus went away to pray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest stop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine you\u2019re on a long car ride to your favorite vacation destination. After five hours, you\u2019re more than a little tired, sore, and let\u2019s face it, probably \u201changry,\u201d too. Suddenly, you spot a rest stop in the distance. You\u2019re able to pull over, stretch your legs, and get some much-needed fresh air and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all need \u201crest stops\u201d in our lives. God never meant for the Christian life to become so consumed with stress and worry that our souls reach empty. Running on fumes is exhausting and leaves us unable to give our best to our family, our friendships, and our daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing how to rest is just as important as knowing how to do your job or care for your family. That\u2019s why Scriptures about rest highlight the importance of sitting at Jesus\u2019 feet to draw from the living water and satisfying our weary souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Promised Land<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all want rest. So did the Israelites! They wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. That\u2019s a long time to never have a place to truly call home. They dreamed of the Promised Land, a place flowing with what they needed and with what their hearts desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after their disobedience, God never gave up on the Israelites. He, too, wanted to bring them into a restful place where they could settle and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your \u201cPromised Land\u201d? Maybe it\u2019s a few moments of peace, a nap after work, or a chat with a friend. Regardless of the reason, God wants to bring you to new levels of peace<\/a> and provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabbath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re called to rest in the Lord. But rest and recovery doesn\u2019t come by striving. We\u2019ve subconsciously believed a very persuasive\u2014though well-meaning\u2014lie. In our culture, worth equals work<\/a>. We assume if we\u2019re not working, then our needs will go unnoticed. After all, who will get the bills paid, the kids dressed, and the laundry folded?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing inherently wrong with being a faithful servant<\/a> who works hard and strives for excellence. But we can either work from a place of restlessness or restfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible points out that resting is a requirement for work. Yes, you read that right. Rest is a requirement. After creating the world, God rested on the seventh day [Genesis 2:2-3]. He even went so far as to set apart the seventh day of every week as a Sabbath day for His people to find restoration [Exodus 20:8-11]. He knows our restless hearts and desires to soothe them with healing only He can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCome to me all who are weary\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Bible talks about resting in the Lord because He understands the intricacy of our souls. He knows that we need a resting place for heart, soul, mind, and body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We can either work from a place of restlessness or restfulness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For example, take a look at just a few of these Bible verses about rest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n