Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. – (Psalm 62:5, NIV)
I must calm down and turn to God; He is my only hope. – (Psalm 62:5, ERV)
My soul quietly waits for the True God alone because I hope only in Him. – (Psalm 62:5, VOICE)
There is much in me that is unsettled, as I still do not know exactly what the coming school year will look like, nor what the specific expectations will be to successfully instruct online. Between that and my ever-increasing sense of restlessness, I feel weariness creeping in. It hit especially hard today when I returned from an early morning workout. I sat down to begin to do my devotions and get to this, but was struggling to keep my eyes open. Rather than attempting to power through, I relented and simply sprawled out on the couch and took a rest. As I relaxed into the couch, my soul settled and I got a bit of rest. I was again reminded of Who to look to for help and hope and rest, and am feeling far more refreshed and recharged for the day. May we ever seek the Lord to be our hope and our rest, as He provides all that is needed and more.
In quiet waiting,
Is where rest is found;
The Lord is gracious,
His goodness is sound.
For in Him is hope,
Beyond what we see;
His love, unchanging,
Where worry’s set free.
So, choose to seek Him,
Our Source and Supply;
Where true rest is found,
Morning, noon and night.
Dear Heavenly Father, that You that we can find rest in You, as You are our hope and provision. Forgive us for attempting to “power through” when You are providing us spaces of rest. Teach us to trust You more, so that all of our hope dwells in You. Show us how to love those around us well, in ways that promote hope and sets worry free. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we rest in You and place our hope in You alone. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:5
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