When we think of God telling us to do something we usually think of an activity; go here, do this, say that. In such a busy world we have a hard time wrapping our minds around the idea that sometimes God simply wants us to be still and rest. He knows we can’t function on empty so He sends signs and pop-up notifications to remind us when we need to recharge. To help us understand when God may call us to do such a thing here are 6 signs God’s telling you to rest.
One of my favorite moments in the day is the few minutes of quiet right before I fall asleep for the night. The house is sill and I finally have some time to process my thoughts and feelings in the cool dark of my bedroom. I wait for my muscles to relax as I drift into dreamland, well, until I do...
Reading: Matthew 8:23-27
READ: What happened to the disciples when they followed Jesus? What were the disciple's responses to the storm? What was Jesus' response to the storm?
REFLECT: What can you learn from both the disciples' and Jesus' response to the storm?
RESPOND: What steps can you take t...