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Restlessness
Lord, help me to trust in your love. May your provision guard my heart and mind from anxiety.
The restlessness of Egypt is characterized by profound anxiety. Pharaoh’s apprehension about the future causes him to stockpile grain. The foremen have two anxieties – the inability to meet impossible production quotas, and fear that failure will lead to punishment. The whole culture is permeated with anxiety. Worry and anxiety are consuming emotions – they make meaningful rest difficult.
For reflection: What anxieties are you aware of?
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About this Plan
Sabbath rest is essential to our identity as God’s people: a gift to refresh us and equip us for good work. But many of us find it hard to do. This prayer journey will help you explore the reasons for restlessness, God’s gift of rest, and how your work – in your job, your home, or your street – can flow from that place of rest and connection with Him.
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