Rest

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Rest Reading Plan | Day 2

Prayer

Allow some silence for your soul to catch up with your body. Thank God for time to spend with Him and ask Him to meet with you.

Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-2

Read these verses three times slowly.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

Reflection & Questions

This week in our readings we are looking at the theme of Rest.

Have you noticed how desperate people are for rest and how they struggle to truly find it? People are constantly saying how busy they are and how burdened they are. But this is not the life that God wants us to live. Sure there are things to do and concerns in this life, but our lives are not meant to be wearily lived. Like yesterday, today’s scripture tells us that that is not what God wants for us. He wants to “lead [us] beside quiet waters.” He wants to refresh our soul. He wants to be our Shepherd.

When we take some time to slow down and listen to Him, it is amazing the profound effect His words have on our soul. He can lift our anxiousness, relieve our burdens and remind us that He is in control. He can re-energize our hearts, lift our heads and help us carry on. He can show us how to be centered in the midst of a storm. He can give us peace, joy and love in circumstances where it makes no sense at all. That is our Shepherd. That is His desire. Will we stop and let Him lead?

1. What word or phrase from today’s verses stick out to you? Why?
2. What weariness or burden are you carrying today? Talk to God about that and ask Him to refresh your soul.

Prayer

Talk to God in response to today’s reading.

Worship Song

You might use this song today to worship Jesus today:

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