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This is something I\u2019ve heard Him say before. In fact, He leads me beside still waters almost daily but then one of those sweet little people of mine find some way to encroach on my STILLNESS.<\/p>\n
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Then He whispered again, \u201cI will lead you beside still waters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So the day commences with a flurry of activity, make breakfast for 7 people, pack lunches for 5, drop one off extra early in the a.m. for music, drop 2 others, go somewhere else drop off one more. From there I\u2019d normally rush back to get in some exercise but I told myself, \u201cBreak from the routine. Go to the park.\u201d The park it is. There I exercised and had fun with my littlest guy. We were about to rush back to begin the next series of errands but God drew my attention to the pond. Just a stone\u2019s throw to my left, the still waters<\/em>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cCome, sit with me a while,\u201d<\/em> he beckoned.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And he said, \u201cMy presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.\u201d Exodus 33:14<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So disregarding the voice in my head that wanted to rush out of the park to \u201cGet things done\u201d I heeded the voice of the Lord.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I squarely placed myself in the middle of the bench. My little guy climbed up beside me and rested his head on my lap. As I gaze out at the water, love, joy and peace overcame me.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Truly my soul finds rest in God;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n my salvation comes from him.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Truly he is my rock and my salvation;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Psalm 62:1-2<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n An object that is in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction unless an external force acts upon it. An object that is at rest will stay at rest unless an external force acts upon it. The unbalanced force changes the state of motion. This law of generally called the law of inertia.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n From this we can deduce that we will keep doing what we usually do unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Glory be to God that it is HE who wants to tilt me in His direction. He provides the imbalance so that I can recalibrate and find my balance in Him and in Him alone. When I REST in Him, I am refreshed and renewed. My peace is like a river and my joy is full. He said in His presence there is fullness of joy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When He beckons you to be still, to come sit a while, don\u2019t disregard His prompting. Heed the voice of God. In Him is how to get rest.<\/p>\n Caring for the temple requires proper nourishment, exercise and REST. Be intentional about getting rest today. Perhaps you could:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ~Have quiet time<\/p>\n ~Take a nap<\/p>\n ~Get adequate sleep<\/p>\n ~Embrace the now moment<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What will you do today to purposefully get rest?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is my prayer that you\u2019ve been Inspired To Live Fully<\/em>!<\/p>\n Intel\u2019s fastest PC processing chip does about 3.5 GHz. Perhaps my brain was clocking 8 GHz. Thoughts about managing people, projects, homework, housework, spiritual warfare, tenants, ministry events, oh not to mention my own health, appointments, helping others and the list goes on and on. 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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nNewton\u2019s 1st<\/sup> law of motion says:<\/h3>\n
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