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bluidkiti · 10-09-2013, 09:30 AM

Finding Rest Part 01 - Restlessness

by Gail Rodgers
Restlessness is not always a bad thing. That sense that there is better somewhere, that the grass is greener elsewhere is part of the eternal call of God on our hearts.

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men… Ecclesiastes 3:11

As believers we know that we are just passing through this world. Our restless spirit is often the call to focus on more eternal things.
Faith is a steadfast refusal to seek ultimate things – ultimate pleasure, ultimate fulfillment, ultimate purpose, ultimate understanding – where God has not laid them.
We know God calls us to a greater value system. Let that realization anchor your heart with hope.
Rest is mixed with restlessness. Vacations are always too short and less than ideal. Dream homes have problems, some nightmarish with leaky pipes and cracking foundations. Good health is hard to maintain and can be snatched by sudden mishap or stray virus. Community is fragile and even amid close friends we can feel a little lonely.
Delight in the rich things of today that the Lord blesses your life with. Know that when they cannot satisfy you entirely, it is His call upon your heart to look upward. Look homeward to Him and know that the richest treasures are not kept in an earthly bank.
Inspired by “The Rest of God” Chapter 14 by Mark Buchanan.
prayer & reflection

Heavenly Father,
Right now I ask You to train my restlessness in Your ways and help me find the deep treasures of Your Kingdom today.
In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

10-09-2013, 09:30 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,587	Finding Rest Finding Rest Part 01 - Restlessness by Gail Rodgers Restlessness is not always a bad thing. That sense that there is better somewhere, that the grass is greener elsewhere is part of the eternal call of God on our hearts. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men… Ecclesiastes 3:11 As believers we know that we are just passing through this world. Our restless spirit is often the call to focus on more eternal things. Faith is a steadfast refusal to seek ultimate things – ultimate pleasure, ultimate fulfillment, ultimate purpose, ultimate understanding – where God has not laid them. We know God calls us to a greater value system. Let that realization anchor your heart with hope. Rest is mixed with restlessness. Vacations are always too short and less than ideal. Dream homes have problems, some nightmarish with leaky pipes and cracking foundations. Good health is hard to maintain and can be snatched by sudden mishap or stray virus. Community is fragile and even amid close friends we can feel a little lonely. Delight in the rich things of today that the Lord blesses your life with. Know that when they cannot satisfy you entirely, it is His call upon your heart to look upward. Look homeward to Him and know that the richest treasures are not kept in an earthly bank. Inspired by “The Rest of God” Chapter 14 by Mark Buchanan. prayer & reflection Heavenly Father, Right now I ask You to train my restlessness in Your ways and help me find the deep treasures of Your Kingdom today. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.