Prayer of rest
Chapel today will lead us to offer our anxiety back to God. Is your load heavy? Ponder the gospels: Jesus’ ministry was vitally important
in the scope of history - so many
people’s lives were at stake, but He went about His work peacefully and was at
rest. Jesus told us not to worry about anything (Matthew 6:34).
When stress
hits you today hit the “Pause” button for 30 seconds. In this time commit the
stressful, less-than-ideal situation
into the capable hands and care of God. Like you would leave a stack of
books off at the library, try leaving the anxiety and irritation with Him. Work out of peace, knowing that you
are in His plan, in His world, doing His work, for His glory. You don’t
have it perfectly figured out; that’s okay. Let your day slow down a little
bit. He is in control (Matt 6: 25-34).
Sample:
God of peace, You ask us to come to You for rest. There is a lot going on in my
life right now and there doesn’t seem to be much room to sit and rest or get
away from the stress. Please help me to live out of a foundation of peace
today.
Whenever a stressful situation comes up, or something tries to steal
away that peace, I pray that I’d be able to find my rest in You.
Nothing is more important than You, God, no matter how many demands or
people or
assignments need my attention today. I don’t have to rush through things or get
overwhelmed because You are with me.
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