Romans 15:13
May
the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that
you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
To LISTEN to Romans 15
Matthew 16:26
What
good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?
Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Romans 10:17
Consequently,
faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word
of Christ.
Our Daily Bread ~ Pace Yourself May 25, 2014
Pace Yourself
By Dennis Fisher
Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while. —Mark
6:31
Bible in a Year:
Bible in a Year:
1
Chronicles 25-27; John 9:1-23
To LISTEN to John 9
Not long ago I developed a physical problem. My left shoulder and arm were aching, I had a painful rash on my forearm and thumb, and I struggled daily with fatigue. When I finally went to the doctor, I learned that I had a case of shingles. The doctor put me on antiviral medication and said it would take several weeks for the disease to run its course.
Not long ago I developed a physical problem. My left shoulder and arm were aching, I had a painful rash on my forearm and thumb, and I struggled daily with fatigue. When I finally went to the doctor, I learned that I had a case of shingles. The doctor put me on antiviral medication and said it would take several weeks for the disease to run its course.
Because
of this illness, I had to force myself into a new routine. A short nap in the
morning and one in the afternoon were necessary to give me the strength to be
productive. Until I recovered, I had to learn to pace myself.
At
one point when Jesus sent His representatives out to teach in His name, they
were so excited with all they were doing that they neglected to take time to
eat and rest properly. When they returned, Christ told them: “Come aside by
yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31).
Everyone
needs rest, and if we go too long without it, we will suffer physically and
emotionally. We also will be unable to carry out our responsibilities as well
as we should. Is the Lord encouraging you to “come aside . . . and rest a
while”? Sometimes a few more rest stops with Him may be necessary.
I come aside from the world of strife,
With its burdens, trials, and the cares of
life
To a beautiful, quiet, restful place
Where I commune with my Jesus face to
face. —Brandt
To avoid a
breakdown, take a break for rest and prayer.
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