Daughter, how often do I tell you to rest?
You think there is too much to do.
It is only through my rest that you will accomplish anything.
I won’t give what you ask when you strive.
I won’t guide you when you insist on leading me.
Daughter, know my sovereignty.
Know that with me, you have everything.
You have my favor, child.
You don’t have to earn it.
You can fight.
You can move.
You can achieve.
But only with me.
Otherwise, it is fruitless.
It will only make you tired, susceptible.
With me, you are strong.
With me, your weaknesses are transformed.
Your mind, your heart, your body are made whole.
Nothing outside of me is whole.
See Genesis 2:1-3; Psalm 32; Proverbs 3:5-6; Ecclesiastes 4:5-6; Jeremiah 14:22 and 17:14; John 15:1-17; Matthew 7:7-11 and 11:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:5-10; Ephesians 1, 2:8-10, and 3:14-20; Philippians 4:6-7 and 10-13; Colossians 2:8-10
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
