Happy Monday! I hope you got some rest this weekend. God desires us to rest. Actually, it is more than just a desire. He created us to rest, and he commands us to rest. When God created the earth, he created it in six days. On the seventh day, he created a day of rest called the Sabbath Day. God rested on this seventh day. “And on the seventh day God finished his work that … [Read more...] about God’s Commandment to Rest
Devotions
Verse of the Week: Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, ESV) I share a verse of the week every Sunday. Use this verse to meditate, pray, and ponder for the next seven days. Memorize it! Let the Scriptures transform your mind and heart. See how the Word of God makes all the difference. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Matthew 11:28
Effects of a Hurried Life
My life passes more swiftly than a runner. It flees away without a glimpse of happiness. (Job 9:25, NLT) There are many of us who are living a hurried life. We are constantly busy and wearing ourselves out. But the question must be asked is: “what is the rush?” So many of us are rushing to a place that is nowhere good. Why are we in such a hurry? Our busy and hurried … [Read more...] about Effects of a Hurried Life
Rest for the Weary
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, ESV) I am feeling a bit tired today. I have been busy. There is family stuff. There is work stuff. There is church stuff. There is life stuff. It all keeps you going. And sometimes you begin to feel weary and worn. You lack the energy. You lack the enthusiasm. You lack the passion. You … [Read more...] about Rest for the Weary
Responsible Use of Wealth
God gives us everything we have. There is nothing we have without him. This includes our money. In the last few posts, we have looked at different ways we use the money God gives to us. We share it, we save it, and we spend it on our needs. And the fourth use is that we spend it on our wants. In other words, we buy things that we don’t need. If you are reading this, you have … [Read more...] about Responsible Use of Wealth