But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head (Psalm 3:3). The Lord is my shield, my covering, my protection, no matter what comes my way. He is that for us, His children and bride. Whether it’s people or false accusers, He is our shield. Whether it’s…
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Outside the Camp
Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Hence, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. (Hebrews 13:12-14) This world is “outside…
Weary and Burdened
Oh Father, I am heartbroken. It all seems impossible. Though, nothing is impossible with You (Luke 1:37; Matthew 19:26). “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).” I am so burdened. I come to You with this burden — again. I am so weary. I come to…
Sustained
It’s not up to me. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me (Psalm 3:5). The Lord sustains me. Even in a simple thing like waking up, the Lord sustains me. Life keeps picking up speed. Worries of this world abound. “Will I have time for everything?” And, “I don’t have…
Trust and Rest
I’m having one of those days. Or maybe it’s a week…or weeks. I know my Redeemer lives. In the end, He will stand on the earth. (Job 19:25). This is good news. And I praise my God. But today, I want Him here right now. I need His rest. I need His presence. Trust in…
Rest For My Soul
“Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29).” That’s all I want. Rest for my soul. That’s it. No striving or straining to get it right, to figure it out. Just rest. Rest for my soul.…
One Thing I Ask
One thing I ask. One thing I seek. That I may dwell in Your house, Oh Lord (Psalm 27:4). It’s what I need. It’s where You are and where I am at peace, at rest. There are so many distractions. Circumstances, my thoughts, what I see around me. All fades as I dwell in the…
The Problem With Overthinking
My thoughts are unclear. I try to make them clear. What is this day about? What steps is my God directing me in? Some I know, some I’m unsure of. I step forward and find myself doubting it all. Everything seems wrong, off somehow. I feel like I can’t get anything right. I try to…
Let It Rest
This is a short post. But sometimes, less is more. I think someone out there may need to hear this. I know I need the reminder frequently. So here goes. There will be good days and there will be bad. The Lord God will see you through. Whether planting or harvesting or working the soil…
At All Times, Rest and Love
There are so many distractions swirling around me. There are so many things I want to do. There are so many things I need to do. So many things others want me to do, need me to do. What do You want me to do, Lord? My list, my ideas, my thoughts seem never-ending. What…