REST THAT IS OFFERED

During the process of recovery we become aware of our need for a sheltered place in which to rest. The journey can be exhausting and disorienting. But we don't know how to rest. It doesn't come naturally to us. We don't know where to find a safe shelter.

Now imagine yourself resting in God's shadow. You are sheltered, safe, at rest. The heat of the desert will not consume you because of God's protection. You can sit and rest in God's loving presence. God is a shade, a shelter, a fortress. You can draw strength and comfort from God's presence. (excerpt from Dale and Juanita Ryan)

Ahhhh, to have rest in God! Sounds simply wonderful, doesn’t it? And it is there for the taking! Not to have to worry about the crap of every day life, and what we experienced growing up, etc. We should not be carrying these heavy burdens ourselves and wearing ourselves down anyway! God wants us healthy and clear minded. Definitely something we want right?!! God does want us to rest in Him and not in the world and not in our past! But, at the same time, God Does Know, for many of us it will take time to heal. But, He offers a resting place during our healing process, which is “in His loving presence.”

Lately, I am finding myself prostrate on the ground before my Lord crying out to Him to experience the love He has to offer each one of us and to Rest in His Arms at the same time. Even today at work, I felt an unsettling in my spirit. I was not at rest, but I did not know why. I had to make sure with a few other co-workers/believers if they were sensing anything in their own spirit. They replied 'no.' Which led me to believe this was between God and I. Once in a while I will get this so called "check in my spirit" that I know God is up to something. Not necessarily always a good feeling, but He knows best in the end. At this point, I just do not know what it is totally yet. I surmise it has something to do with "Rest." Duh, here now the blog......

So, as hard as it is for many of us to relate to love, let alone the love that God offers....... God Is Love! Here is where faith can be utilized. I struggle just as much as the next person with “love”, so that is why we need to constantly be reminded about how much God does love us unconditionally no matter what we perceive and think about ourselves, God’s love and the rest He provides will always be available!