All Round Rest

"Calling those things that be not as though they were"

Last Sunday in my church was Covenant day of all round rest hence why I decided to talk about it because it came at a much needed time. It is what keeps us going in season and out of season.

Firm foundation by Cody Carnes is a perfect song to describe what all round rest means, from the lyrics we can see clearly how this means being at peace even when there's no peace around us, peace without understanding (trouble everywhere but peace within). It shows that unwavering faith and calm that surrounds us even when everything shakes because we are planted firmly in Christ because He is our firm foundation, it doesn't affect us because we have hope that He is and will always be there with us. So even when storms rage we have peace. I read somewhere that joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of everything in our lives both those we understand and those we don't! It is when we receive this understanding and revelation that we begin to walk in true rest, we understand that God is a constant in our lives cause even if we believe not yet he stays faithful, He cannot deny himself!

This topic came at the right time because like I've said before I’m trying to work on a lot of things and live a life of ease and rest so it has been something that has weighed on my mind. that peace, rest and calm no matter what is going on in and around you, I want it and I've been claiming it, I've been seeking this understanding and asking God to give me this type of rest, rest all round not just in one aspect but in every aspect cause this anxiety and worry doesn't help at all, it just makes things worse and I don't want to live that way… I want to maximize my life and live fully and freely, taking things step by step as they come and to be contempt in every situation.. knowing that God will see me through..

I encourage you to also do same and if like to share a prayer with you one that has helped me through anxious times and when I’m overthinking or trying to worry too much.

Dear God,

I pray to you this very moment because I am struggling greatly. Upon my mind is great fear and anxiety as I worry about the future ahead of me. In this world there are so many things that I am afraid of, it never ceases to amaze me how weak I am and how strong you are. You are the all powerful Lord and creator, nothing can ever faze you or cause you to stumble.

Lord you know my heart and you alone fully know who I am. Because you love me and know me, I know that you understand my fears and that you have the power to bring healing. I pray that the spirit of fear will no longer dwell within me for you are my God and the spirit of fear is not of you and not from you. So in those moments when I feel weak, I pray that your spirit of peace and joy will fill my heart as I give all of who I am to you. I know that once I put my trust in you I will not be moved.

I am anxious please calm my mind, help me to hold onto my faith in you and fill my heart with your peace and gladness. I know once I put my trust in you completely, I will not fear because I know everything will be in your almighty hands. I pray that I can learn to trust in you and your plan for me. I pray that I find peace in your guidance and your presence and an ease of mind as I focus on the plan that you have already created for me instead of my own because your plan is always greater. I pray that no matter what I will endure in my future, that I will always turn to you for both guidance and thanks.

In Jesus Name I pray,

Amen!

MEDIA I CONSUMED THIS WEEK

Listening: Firm foundation by Cody Carnes, TikTok brought it back to mind I think, and My Oasis by Sam Smith ft Burna Boy, it's such a beautiful song sigh.

Watching: I have watched nothing of recent but these days I've been wanting to watch a K-drama let's see how that goes.

Reading: I'm reading nothing and I think it'll remain same for a while but I read a few short stories here and there so that counts too.

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