Meditation During the Invitation to REST

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An Invitation to Rest Imagine that you see two empty chairs facing the water. It’s a silent invitation to rest. The horizon is clear. You do not see clouds, a sunrise nor sunset. There are no ships, birds or fish to be seen. You do not see land on the far side. You do not see another person. I […]

Resting in the Wilderness of Shur

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When You Feel Hemmed In, You’re Not Alone We all walk through seasons we wouldn’t choose. You know the kind—dry, disorienting, disappointing. The job that drains you. The relationship that doesn’t seem to heal. The waiting that stretches far too long. Scripture calls this the wilderness, and one of the first wildernesses God led His […]

Permission to Rest (R.E.S.T.)

Permission to rest

You Are Already Invited We live in a world that rewards performance. The more productive you are, the more value you seem to have. The busier you are, the more important you feel. Slowing down feels countercultural—almost rebellious. But here’s the truth: God has already given you permission to rest. You don’t have to wait […]

When Control Keeps You Up at Night

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Sleepless and Stuck in a Mental Spiral There’s a unique kind of exhaustion that comes not from activity, but from anxiety. It happens late at night, when your body is tired, but your mind won’t shut off. You lay in bed replaying conversations, double-checking tomorrow’s to-do list, and wondering how it will all get done. […]