How Can Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Find True Rest?

The majority of children love pretend games. Adults of all ages need to momentarily escape the world of reality through sports, watching favorite TV shows, or just focusing on a hobby. Our mind, body, and spirit need rest from the pressures of daily life.

In reality, pretending requires that we act pleasant although it might be far from our true feelings. It’s impossible to be happy every day in all circumstances. Getting up with the morning light and doing what’s required to get out the door means managing your resistance to the basic rudimentary rules of life.

Irritability cannot be transported to the workplace and social events so pretending becomes a necessity, but this is not the same as pretending all is well. God knows your mind and heart, so there’s an open invitation to share with him your heart’s concerns. God desires to give you comfort and courage to face today with confidence. He is your strength and joy. 

                 

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Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. 

~Jeremiah 33:3 New International Version  

[Jesus said,] “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” 

~Matthew 11:29-30 New International Version  

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Why Should You Apologize?

What defines an apology and what purpose does it serve in relationships? Even without a definition, everyone knows what’s involved in apologizing. However, what you do and how you feel may be at odds with each other, as when a child is forced to apologize for unacceptable behavior and feels little regret or remorse.

A sincere apology should relieve the pain and suffering of the offended person so healing can begin. A second purpose for an apology is to restore fellowship and peace to a relationship that has been fractured. Reconciliation in most cases will not succeed without a sincere apology.

Another reason for apologizing is to experience forgiveness so guilt and shame can be cleansed from one’s conscience. Then it’s important to ask, “Will you forgive me?” This is basic to humbling yourself, for without humility you stand apart from the offended. God, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit will help you do this.  

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[Jesus said,] “Wear my yoke – for it fits perfectly – and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens.”

~Matthew 11: 29-30 The Living Bible

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