'There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;
for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work,
just as God did from His.
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest.'
> Hebrews 4: 9 - 11 <
photo / early 1950s / Scotland
sharing His Word at Deidra's
Praying your body is healing as you rest in the Lord this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHe keeps whispering, 'let your striving cease.' And I am leaning into this loveliest of invitations! May your weekend will be filled with secure rest as well, my friend.
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Just popping in to see how you are feeling, my friend. Much better, I hope! Lovely photo of one of my favorite places - thank you for sharing! Have a restful, healing weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou're a sweetheart, June! Thanks for popping in and checking in on me. Doses of antibiotics, lots of liquids and pure sunshine, kind prayers, light reading, lots of rest, and sweet comments all swirled together are a great healing stream!
DeleteStay well!
I think the picture is very beautiful! I love it! How are you now? I hope spring has begun in your country. Here it was sunny the last few weeks. Warm for this time of year. That sun is so fine. I enjoy it. It reminds me of Jesus the Sun of Righteousness. That revives us and warms us.
ReplyDeleteGood Sabbath
How cool to have a visitor from the Netherlands here this afternoon. You have brought a bright note to today's conversation, Jedidja. Thank you for sharing His love from across the oceans ...
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hi linda, i'm here from sunday community. great passage for holy week:)
ReplyDeleteYes, this is THE week! May we make choices that prepare the way for the Lord ...
DeleteHere's to a deeper revelation for all of us of the truth of a Sabbath rest in the 21st century, with all of its distractions and commitments,, Linda.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Well penned, Alison ...
DeleteA beautiful photo. May we find true rest in Him. Have a great week Linda.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes. Our deepest rest will come only in relationship with our Savior. Thank you, Wanda, for that gentle reminder ...
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What an illustration of "the rest," Linda. Your photo just seems to take me there. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGentle warm breezes wafting through the windows this afternoon. A kind word from a sister of faith this morning, encouraging me that when my fears come, simply "back up to the Cross." Finding peace in little-big ways today...
Hosanna!
HBHW
'Back up to the Cross.' Amen. What a compelling invitation, what a safe retreat, what a solid rock ...
DeleteI love when God brings encouraging words of strength from another's heart. Wonderful words of life.
Really neat combination of Word and photo. Loved to see this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in, CaryJo ... I hope your sabbath was restful and rejuvenating!
DeleteI wish our culture encouraged more real sabbath rest - but daily I search for peace and rest in Him. Your photo makes me want to go, just sit and soak surround by things of HIm!
ReplyDeleteThat's one thing for sure that our culture will never encourage! So much striving, so much activity, so much crazyness. It's no wonder we wear ourselves out. God knew what we needed when He prescribed this deep rest on a regular basis!
DeleteThanks for visiting this evening, Mary Leigh ... I hope you are well!
Rest is an elusive thing that was not meant to be so. Hope you are having a good Sabbath rest. Blessings, Linda
ReplyDeletemmm ... we've made it elusive, haven't we ...
DeleteHere's to reclaiming it as our own, as His own!
Thanks for being here, Linda ...
Hi Linda! And let the people say: Amen!! I hope we all had a good Sabbath rest with the Lord.
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I hope your week sparkles, girlfriend ... just like you do!
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There is absolutely nothing I cherish more than rest. It helps you to recharge and face your responsibilities with a smile. These days I think a lot of people have lost sight of the importance of rest.
ReplyDelete'Facing your responsibilities with a smile.' I like that - ALOT! To move through our dailyness with joy and gratitude, caring for those things which are ours to care for? Beautiful.
DeleteVery thankful for this promise! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you've finished out the day here with us. Blessings of rest and peace this evening, Lyli ...
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