Your time with Jesus
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. … Learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28–29)
When you have so much to do, slowing things down and taking time to meditate, getting your mind off the work at hand and onto Jesus could be the last thing you feel like doing. Even if you try, you may find that “resting in Jesus” is often easier said than done.
So how exactly do you “rest in Jesus”? It means trusting that He will show you what you can do to help the situation, that He will empower you to do your part, and that He will do what you can’t. It means stepping back from your problems or work, shutting out the world around you, and letting your spirit be strengthened through communion with Him.
In short, resting in Jesus means turning matters over to Him and then trusting Him for the outcome. If we want to get the best results, our time with Jesus in prayer and communication with Him can’t just be quick and superficial, squeezed in while our mind is still full of the business of the day. We have to take time to connect with Him, share our heart with Him, and let Him clear our mind and soothe our spirit.
Your time with Jesus is really the most important part of the day. If you get in the habit of giving it priority, His presence will linger with you all day to guide and help you. [1]
Dear Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. I invite You and Your gift of peace into my heart. May I find rest in You, even in the midst of the turmoil of daily living, and trust in You for life everlasting.
[1] Activated Getting the Best Results
