"Surrender everything you are to Me.

Faith Filled Thoughts
November 24th, 2008
By Connie Ciccone
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"Surrender everything you are to Me.
Rest My Dear Friend



Scripture: Mark 6:31 (Amplified) "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place, and rest for awhile."


The disciples were so busy that they had no time to rest. In fact, they couldn't even sit and eat a meal in leisure without being interrupted by the people who continually followed them. The masses drew upon their time and energies and left them totally spent. Finally, Jesus called them away to a solitary place just to rest.Our own lifestyles have become similar to this scenario. We have become exhausted physically, mentally, and emotionally because our schedules allow very little time for us to rest and regenerate. Often, if we are not careful and determined, we even fail to make time to pray and study God's word.

Yet, our strength to maintain life's demands and cope with stress depends upon getting physical rest and having fellowship and communion with the Lord. Isaiah 40:29-31 tells us that as we wait upon the Lord and linger in His presence, God will increase our strength, causing it to multiply and making it abound. As we rest in His presence and renew ourselves spiritually, God renews our physical strength and causes us to be able to walk and run without getting weary or faint. Isaiah said even the young men would fall with exhaustion, but those who wait upon the Lord would be like eagles, full of strength, soaring above every situation.Jesus also told us what to do if we become weary, over burdened, and stressed out. He said, "Come to Me, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28-30). Supernatural strength is imparted when we come into the presence of the Lord. He said, "Take my yoke upon you." In other words, "Surrender everything you are to Me.

If you will allow Me to pull the load, you will find relief from pressures and be refreshed in your spirit. Get to know Me, for I am very gentle of spirit. If I give you a burden to bear, it will be easy and light, for I will never put more on you than you can bear. Cast all your cares on Me, for I care for you. Come away with Me to a solitary place for a while and rest in My presence. As you become still, you will come to know that I am God (Psalms 46:10) and peace will enter you soul. As My presence surrounds you, you will find refreshing and blessed quietness for I will cause you to rest."


May He Bless You and Keep You Today!

With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
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