For he says, I listened to you at the time of my favor. And the day when you needed salvation, I came to your aid. So can’t you see? Now is the time to respond to his favor! Now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:2 (TPT)
He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. Psalms 23:3 (NLT)
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT)
1. Learn to live in CONTENTMENT.
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need. Philippians 4:12-13 (NLT)
2. Pause and make ROOM for God through the day.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
3. Make a sabbath rest a PRIORITY for your soul.
“Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy (set apart, unique). Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any kind of work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. For in six days the LORD made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; then he rested on the seventh day. That is why the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. Exodus 20:8-11 (NLT)
• Time and space allows me to live in DEPENDENCE on God.
• Time and space allows REST for my body and my soul.
• Time and space allows me to STRENGTHEN my connection with God and others.
• Time and space is God’s GIFT to me.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. Matthew 11:28-29 (MSG)