Quotes about Rest

Psalm 127 shows a way to work that is neither sheer activity nor pure passivity. It doesn't glorify work as such, and it doesn't condemn work as such. It doesn't say, "God has a great work for you to do; go and do it." Nor does it say, "God has done everything; go fishing." If we want simple solutions in regard to work, we can become workaholics or dropouts. If we want to experience the fullness of work, we will do better to study Psalm 127.

Full of hope, you'll relax, confident again; you'll look around, sit back, and take it easy.

Only what is true on the inside can be released to the outside. Jesus conquered a storm with peace. It was the storm He slept in. The peace that kept Him in rest was the peace that delivered Him from the storm itself. Internal realities become our external realities. That is the nature of ministry: living from the inside out. Without

It feels like we have two threads running through our lives: one pulling us into the world to achieve, the other pulling us back to replenish us. These threads can seem at odds, but really, they enforce each other. It's not a trade-off between success and sleep.

Together we will take the road that leads into the West, And far away will find a land where both our hearts may rest.

May my life be like a great hospitable tree, and may weary wanderers find in me a rest.

Trust God for the impossible-miracles are His department. Our job is to do our best, letting the Lord do the rest.

If peace seems elusive in your life today, commit yourself to God, commit your concerns to Him in prayer, and then rest peacefully as you trust in Him.

Putting our faith in Christ is not about trying harder; it means transferring our trust away from ourselves and resting in him.

For me to love you, Jesus, as you love me, I would have to borrow your own love and then only would I be at rest.

If Christ be anything he must be everything. O rest not till love and faith in Jesus be the master passions of your soul!

For you to be healthy, you must rest. Slow down, and God will heal you. He will bring rest to your mind, to your body, and most of all to your soul. He will lead you to green pastures.