Quotes about Rest

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.

We rest in him, find our nourishment in him. His roof of grace protects us from storms of guilt. His walls of providence secure us from destructive winds. His fireplace warms us during the lonely winters of life. We linger in the abode of Christ and never leave.

To wait, biblically speaking, is not to assume the worst, worry, make demands, or take control. Nor is waiting doing nothing. It is a sustained effort to stay focused on God through prayer and belief. To wait is to "rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him" (Psalm 37:7).

Answer: Your nights are long because you carry too much fear. I've been watching you. Why don't you give those fears to me? Stop trying to fix everyone (including your husband) and figure everything out. And I haven't heard you laugh in quite a while. Lighten up. I love it when you are happy. Remember, come to me when you are weary and tired. I can help you.