Rest in the Arms of the Father

Do you ever feel like life just doesn’t slow down?

Between work, family, and everything else, it can feel like we’re constantly running from one thing to the next. I know I’ve felt that way—like I’m always on the move but never quite still inside.

Sometimes I have to remind myself that God actually wants us to rest.

In Hebrews 4:9–11, the Bible says there remains a rest for the people of God, and that we should make every effort to enter it.

It’s not talking about just a nap or a vacation—it’s about resting in God’s presence and trusting Him with every part of our lives.

As I’ve been reading through the Old Testament this year, the story of the Israelites really stood out to me.

God rescued them from Egypt, performed miracles, and gave them His commandments through Moses. Yet when they heard God’s voice, they were afraid and asked Moses to speak for them.

They struggled to obey and trust—and because of that, they missed the rest God wanted to give them.

But thank God for Jesus!

Through His death and resurrection, He made a way for us to come directly to the Father. We don’t need anyone else to go before us.

When we bring our worries, our busyness, and our stress to Him, He gives us something the world can’t—rest for our souls.

So today, take a moment to pause.

Breathe.

Talk to God.

Let His peace fill the space where stress and striving used to live.

In His presence, you’ll find the rest your heart’s been searching for.

💖 Final Thought:

Rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about being still in the presence of the One who holds everything together.