Rest Well, Live More - Part 1

Rest Well Live More

Week 1

August 4, 2024

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light." (Matthew 11:28–30, New Living Translation)

HOW DO I TAKE A DAILY DEPARTURE FROM MY STRESS?

38 While they were traveling, He entered a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord's feet and was listening to what He said. 40 But Martha was distracted by her many tasks, and she came up and asked, "Lord, don't You care that my sister has left me to serve alone? So tell her to give me a hand. 41 The Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:38–42, Holman Christian Standard Bible)

1. Choose to intentionally stop."Mary. . . . sat.""Be still, and know that I am God!" (Psalm 46:10, NLT)
2. Spend time with Jesus."Mary. . . . sat at the Lord's feet.""Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends." (Revelation 3:20, NLT)When will I spend time at Jesus' feet?Time of day: ____________________Location: ______________________
3. Focus on listening more than speaking."Mary. . . . sat at the Lord's feet and was listening to what He said." (Luke 10:39, HCSB)"Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:29, NLT)Ask: "Jesus, what are you saying to ME today?"

"One thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her." (Luke 10:42, HCSB)

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light." (Matthew 11:28–30, NLT)

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