of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation,
In quietness and trust is your strength."
I S A I A H 30 : 15
Repentance is just a fancy word that means "to turn around." It literally means "change your mind." My advice is to change your mind about all the busyness in your life. Most people think the more they plan and more they do, the safer and stronger they will be. I see it differently. I want you to slow down and take time to be quiet. Rest and trust Me, and 'll help you to be strong and successful anyway. That doesn't mean that you never have to plan or take action, but it does mean that if all you do is plan and try, you're missing out on My best for you.
I don't have to listen to you!" That's a sentence parents don't like to hear from their teenage children. It means they have decided not to obey their parents. Usually, it's spoken in anger and soon forgotten. Sometimes, though, a teen might decide to make that attitude a way of life. When that happens, it's hard for everyone in the family. A child's refusal to obey authority creates on going turmoil in the home and saps the joy from life.
The teenage openly rebels, thinking he would be happier by resisting authority. But instead, he can actually be one miserable in his heart.
The prophet Isaiah told them to slow down resisters rebellious, lying people who refused to listen to what God was saying (isaiah 30 : 15). Ineffect, they said to Him, "We've heard enough. We don't have to listen to you! Their of resistance turned them against God 's trust.
Rebellion is not limited to teens or the people of Isaiah's day. sometimes we too wear the wear the resisters label. We read God's word and decide it's too restrictive. Or we sense that God wants us to do something, and run from it. That leads only to misery. Instead, if we obey God's Word, we will enjoy His peace in our hearts
Taking time out to be with Me during a busy day is always a good idea. As you wait on Me , I'll give you the strength you need Slow down a little!
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