Find Rest in God’s Presence
Adapted from Managing Your Emotions
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
Sometimes life can be very emotional, and so much emotion can be exhausting. We may go through seasons of stress, seasons of sorrow and sadness, seasons of fear, seasons of confusion and uncertainty, seasons of jealousy and envy, seasons of tension and anger, and other intense, emotionally difficult periods of time. Especially when these emotional times are prolonged, we need to take a break. We need a little rest.
This rest is found in God’s presence, in knowing He is with us no matter what we are going through. He is our refuge and our strength (Psalm 46:1). His Holy Spirit is our Counselor (John 14:26), and He will help us know what to do in every situation so that we no longer feel stressed, confused, frightened, angry, jealous, or excessively sad. He may lead us to take a few days of physical rest or spend some time with a good friend. He may give us an idea that will help lighten our load in a practical way. He may even lead us to do something that will make us laugh. No matter how He leads us, the most important thing is that we stop what we’re doing for a while and seek His presence. When we seek Him, we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). In His presence, burdens are lifted, peace fills our hearts, He restores our souls (Psalm 23:3), and we are able to rest. No matter what is going on in your life or how you feel about it, spend time today in God’s presence and find rest.
Prayer of the Day: When my emotions are intense, remind me, Lord, to find rest in Your presence.
