#psalm 62:1‭-‬2

[walkswithmyfather]

“You must remember to keep the Sabbath a special day. You may work six days a week to do your job. But the seventh day is a day of rest in honor of the Lord your God. So on that day no one should work—not you, your sons and daughters, or your men and women slaves. Even your animals and the foreigners living in your cities must not work! That is because the Lord worked six days and made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. And on the seventh day, he rested. In this way the Lord blessed the Sabbath—the day of rest. He made that a very special day.” —Exodus 20:8‭-‬11 (ERV)

“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” —Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 (NIV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:28‭-‬30 (NIV)

“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” —Mark 6:31 (NIV)

“All Is Calm: Receiving Jesus' Rest This Christmas” Devotional By Moody Publishers - Day One: “Why We Need Rest at Christmas:”

“Deck the halls with boughs of holly,” the well-known carol begins. And so we do.

Some of us prepare for Christmas at the first hint of cold weather, while others postpone the inevitable as long as possible.

But at some point we all get caught in a vortex of activity—most of it fun and festive but exhausting nonetheless, leaving our souls feeling both stuffed and empty. Often, it’s in the midst of this hubbub of holiday cheer that we quietly wonder, “Is this all there is?” The good news is that beyond the cookie platters, shopping lists, and decorating is the Son of God made man for us.

God knows we’re prone to frenetic activity. This is one of the reasons He built in a day of rest for the Israelites every six days—that they might pause their doing and recognize the goodness of their God, their own desperate need for Him, and His gift of stillness.

In practicing rest, we acknowledge God’s trustworthiness: even when we cease working, God continues to hold our world together.

This year I invite you, as our Lord and Savior invited His disciples, to come away with Him and get some rest, to slow down and rediscover the wonder and joy of the Christmas season in the midst of your favorite holiday traditions.

But what does that look like? Over the next four days, we’ll practice restful worship using the acronym REST: remember His goodness, express your neediness, seek His stillness, and trust His faithfulness. Will you accept His invitation this Christmas season? Come away for a while, and rest.

Prayer: Oh Lord, You know me so well. You know that I long for a wonderful time with family and friends, but I overcommit, overreach, and overreact, and in the end, there’s just too much stress and hurt going around. I don’t want that this year. So I’m coming to You with open arms and an open heart. Here I am. Teach me to celebrate the birth of our Savior from a place of rest. Tune my heart to wonder at Your beauty and sing Your praise. Amen.”

[swarehime73]

I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken. Psalms 62:1‭-‬2 ,, You can not save yourself. It is an act of God through the work of Jesus. God needs to become your everything if you want to live a life free of anxiety and filled with peace

[belovedofchrist]

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 ESV

[discipleshipmate]

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 ESV

[pistol247]

Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalms 62:1‭-‬2 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.62.1-2.NKJV https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKVLRUOexg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[walkswithmyfather]

“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NLT)

“O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings!” —Psalm 61:1‭-‬4 (NLT)

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” —1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

“Emmanuel - God With Us”: Christmas Comfort for a Lonely World Devotional. Day 2: “Wonderful Counselor: His Understanding is Infinite.”

“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; his understanding is infinite.” —Psalm 147:5 (NJKV)

“Life can be overwhelming. Difficult relationships, troubled finances, stress at work – it can feel like you’re drowning sometimes. Have you ever wished for someone you could tell all your troubles to? Someone who would listen without judgement or condemnation?

Did you know that God welcomes you to pour out your heart before him? He invites you to trust him with your troubles, to cast all your cares and anxieties upon him. When you feel beat up and battered by the storms of life, the Bible says that he is your refuge.

His understanding is infinite; his love, limitless. You can talk to him. You can trust him to hold the deep secrets of your heart carefully in his hand. In that knowledge, there is hope, there is joy, there is consolation.

God has not asked you to figure out life on your own. Jesus is there for you. He is the Wonderful Counselor with a listening ear and words of hope and wisdom that can guide you through every situation you face.”

[discipleshipmate]

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 ESV

https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.62.1-2.ESV

[walkswithmyfather]

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.” —Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 (NLT)

“I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me. For God alone has become my Savior. He alone is my safe place; his wraparound presence always protects me. For he is my champion defender; there’s no risk of failure with God. So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me?” —Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 (TPT)

[belovedofchrist]

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.

Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 ESV

[pistol247]

Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalms 62:1‭-‬2 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.62.1-2.NKJV https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd3E3Pru3Ub/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[walkswithmyfather]

“I wait patiently for God to save me; I depend on Him alone. He alone protects and saves me; He is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.” Psalm 62:1‭-‬2 (GNT)