Daily Devotional Soul Rest Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 Read Psalm 62:1-8 The psalmist wrote, “Truly my soul finds rest in God.” - Psalm 62:1 (NIV) When I was in the Marines, I was required to carry heavy equipment or supplies strapped to my back. I remember distinctly the feeling of lightness and relief when I was allowed to lay that burden down. Suddenly, I felt light as a feather. We carry through this world two types of burdens: physical and spiritual. Physical burdens weigh us down, sap our strength, and weary our bodies. Spiritual burdens — worries, fears, sorrows — weigh us down mentally and emotionally. Psalm 62:8 points the way for us to lay down our spiritual burdens and find rest for our souls. How do we enter into the soul’s rest that the psalmist writes about? Through our relationship with God. By trusting in God and pouring out our hearts to God in prayer, we find comfort, peace of mind, and freedom from fear and worry. Then we lay our burdens down and go on our way, lightened, refreshed, and encouraged. Remember: God already knows what is in our hearts, so we are not informing the Lord of our cares and burdens when we seek God in prayer. We are laying our burdens upon the Lord so that we no longer need to carry them ourselves. The Author DeVonna R. Allison (Michigan, USA) Thought for the Day God invites us to lay down our burdens. Prayer Dear God, help us to take full advantage of your offer of rest for our souls; remind us that when we rest in your strength, nothing can shake us. Amen. Prayer focus: Military veterans The Daily Reflections from Upper Room Ministries invite you to spend some time with God in reading, prayer, and meditation. Each reflection is based on an excerpt from an Upper Room book or magazine. Visit daily.upperroom.org/ and subscribe for free to receive reflections each day in your inbox.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:21:08 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015