Get the appRun / Rest: A 40 Day Journey Toward RestSample
It might seem counter-intuitive, but taking time to rest will help you run further, faster.
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If youโre following Jesusโ pattern in the Gospel of Mark, you see that yesterdayโs verse talked about Jesus going away to a desolate, quiet space to spend time alone with God. A few verses later, heโs actively healing people. What does this show you about the benefits of spending time with God?
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A lot of times, we think that time spent with God is wasted time. Weโre just sitting there and not producing anything. If Jesus took the time to be alone and pray, then we should, too. Not because we need to check off a task so we can say we did something to please God today, but because we receive a benefit by spending time with God. Time spent with God in rest prepares us for our next season of running. Today, can you remind yourself that spending time with God is valuable way to spend your time? Write out a list of tasks that need to be accomplished in the next week. Before you begin tackling the list, take a few moments to pray as you prepare for the work youโre about to do.
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Stress. Anxiety. Chaos. Hustle. Worry. Busyness. These are words you might be thinking about, talking about, and experiencing pretty regularly. It sometimes feels like weโre stuck running a race to get things done, be the best, do everything, and earn everyoneโs approval. But if you want to keep running, youโve got to rest. For the next 40 days, what if you made it a habit to rest in Godโs presence?
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