This week I thought we would reflect upon the above while we enjoy our cuppa’s together my friend. But before we do let’s fill our mugs, grab a treat & get comfy.

We’re still experiencing strange weather here on the east coast of Australia for Spring. With icy blasts coming up from the Antarctic giving need for warm clothing again! And while we have a little sunshine at the moment it’s threatening to rain. So we’ll enjoy a cuppa in our living room where it’s comfy & we can watch the Wattle Birds dancing in the tree tops.

I’ve grabbed a large mug of 5 spice Chai Tea with a slice of homebaked gf Banana, Coconut & date loaf, slightly toasted with a little butter melting upon it’s deliciousness.

Now we’re comfy let’s begin…

The Rest is Up to You!

The following post was written around a similar time back in 2023, however I believe it’s needed at the moment, as once again I’m hearing many weary voices from across the globe, so I encourage you to join me in;

The Rest is up to you!

You see we’re the only ones who can make sure we have the rest that our bodies, minds & spirits need. In other words we have to take action to do it. And unless we put that into action we will run on credit in all those areas. And unfortunately we will end up paying a hefty price in our overall wellbeing, often with interest! And that can mean a crack will appear in one or all of these areas whether it be in our physical, mental or spiritual wellbeing.

You see we are not created to be super human or super heroes, we are created to be sons & daughters of our living Heavenly Father, joint heirs with His Son, our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ.

And contrary to the promotions of the travel industry Rest & Recreation doesn’t necessarily mean a cruise abroad or a holiday. It means coming to the Lord & resting in Him spiritually where ever we are, being assured that He is in control, no matter what a situation may appear otherwise. It’s resting & trusting in Him while we give our bodies time out from the concerns of this world & our personal worlds. As He invites us to do in the following scripture;

“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

If you’re finding it difficult to enter that wonderful rest & soul quietness, as many do, I give some tried & tested advice in;

Learning Soul Quietness

May we enter that trust in the Lord, giving Him all our concerns. And may we nurture that precious soul quietness through His Holy Spirit so that we may be re created & re stored in His presence. For Jesus said;

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14: 27

“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 7 NKJV

ntil next time,

Jennifer

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