After I re-read today's devotional, my understanding of it is this: Quit trying to help and bless others by myself. Instead, ask God for His Presence as I reach out to others. Then, take time to "rest in the Lord." After all, Jesus had to do the same - rest and be restored.
I have been writing in recent weeks more about spiritual disciplines, one of which is "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy." Do you have a way to discipline yourself so that you take a Sabbath (which doesn't have to be on Sunday) to rest, be renewed and restored? I found out from my own experience that is is more of a challenge that I imagined to truly keep the Sabbath - no work and only do activities to ensure that the day is holy. This is a day to worship our Lord, listen for His voice, and receive His gifts of Peace and Rest. What a blessing to be reminded that the Sabbath was made for us to receive these special blessings!
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