“Turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me.” (Isaiah 30:15 MSG)
In stressful situations, most of us attempt to make things happen according to our plans. We strive, strategize, manage, analyze, numb, check out, or seek distractions--depending on our personalities. These coping mechanisms may work temporarily but have no benefit in the long term. Instead of flailing about like children, if only we could learn to swaddle our agitations.
“Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10 TPT)
It is impossible to relax when you are stressed out. The key to rest is trust. Turn back to God and stop your silly efforts to save yourself. Surrender your anxieties. Be still. Realize that God is in control. Trust Him. Strength comes from settling down in complete dependence on Him. Like a baby sleeping peacefully in her mother’s arms, rest in God.
“O rest, in utter quietude of soul,
Abandon words, leave prayer and praise awhile;
Let thy whole being, hushed in His control,
Learn the full meaning of His voice and smile.” (Mary Rowles Jarvis)
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