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Biblical Rest

2/8/2020

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This week I had the honor to guest blog for College and Clayton Press. A recent bought with the flu forced me to slow down and reflect on Biblical rest.

Below is an exert from the blog and a link to the rest of the article:

Last week, the flu gave me an unexpected gift. The nurse advised that sleep and fluids were the two most important things I could do to recover. Six days of sickness had reduced me to cough drops and herbal tea. 

While asking God to heal me, God reminded me that rest is part of His plan. I live in a big city where if you aren’t Type A, you may not survive. Everyone is expected to be busy. If you aren’t, you are labeled lazy. To try to keep up, I have been going and going like the energizer bunny. God, however, wanted me to slow down. I had already hurt my foot and been walking slower, but apparently, I needed to halt.
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Erin Casey link
2/10/2020 08:31:57 am

Good thoughts on rest! The sermon at my church yesterday was from Matthew 11:28-29 where Jesus promises rest...completeness in Him. What a blessing.

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K.A. Wypych link
2/10/2020 12:16:53 pm

I have been keeping a Sabbath day for the last 2-3 years; the only way to do it is through discipline (because the to-do list never ends). I've found that I'm much more productive in the 6 other days, and it's become my favorite day of the week!

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Joanna Eccles link
2/14/2020 04:53:48 pm

Yes - I am so glad you've made it a priority for a while now. I will have to fight to keep the Sabbath, but I know it is worth it.

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Computer Repairs Hemet link
9/15/2022 03:04:09 am

Hi nice readiing your post

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    Joanna Eccles has led Bible studies for over ten years and completed the year-long C. S. Lewis Fellows Program.  She is passionate about discipleship and helping people know God better. Joanna enjoys coffee, traveling, and reading, and currently lives in Virginia.

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