New Year Devotional: Selah Compassion ConversationsSample

When We Need Rest   

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  

—Matthew 11:28-30  

Selah  

There is a biblical rhythm of rest found in the art of the sabbath Throughout Scripture, Christ places Himself deliberately in quiet places of solitude and reflection.  

In a noisy world, these spiritual disciplines can be uncomfortable. To find perspective in the influx of information that we process daily, it is important to find times of stillness, to press reset.   

Silence is a regenerative place of attending to God in the quiet and finding Him present, without interruption and noise.   

As we reflect on justice, what role does rest have in your weekly calendar?   

The redemptive work of restoring justice is a heavy load for us all to walk together. We must find perspective, restoration and rest amidst the toil. This verse from Matthew encourages us to take our burdens and lay them down at the cross of Christ, and He will give us rest.   

Reflection Question:

What is your relationship with slowing down to rest?   

Prayer:

Dear God, 

As I reflect upon the many needs in our community, it is difficult to lay them at your feet and rest. Help me learn to rely upon your perfect peace, in seasons of heaviness and toil. You are my Father, one who shadows and protects. Bring your restoration to my soul.   

Amen