Devotional for Monday, August 15, 2016
“In God Alone”
by Dona Hake
We overwork our bodies at times and more than likely our minds are overworked at times. Daily responsibilities and cares can take it out of us. Where do we run when this happens? Are we supposed to run when this happens? Of course God wants us to run to Him when we are in trouble. May I humbly submit to you that if you run from your problems that you are going the wrong way?
God desires that we stay in a place of rest for it is there that we are able to live refreshed and drawing upon Him. It is there that our hearts, minds and bodies are kept in check. It is there that there is strength and peace beyond any comprehension exists.
I believe that God wants us to live in a place called rest that ONLY He provides. So what is this rest? Here is one definition that I loved… relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs.
Let us abide under the shadow of His wings, may we live there and stay there and enjoy the rest that only our Lord can give. God wants us to remain before Him. He does not desire we come and go as we please. It is as we rest in this place that we really do experience the sweet restoration that only He can bring to our souls!
“Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him,”
Psalm 62:5 HCSB