New Rhythm

Rest, stop striving, and depend on the Holy Spirit.

April 22

God is teaching me to rest, stop striving, and depend on the Holy Spirit. These may seem like three different things, but they are all dependent on each other. I feel like a slow learner because it was a few years ago that my focus word for the year was cease striving. I have come a long way, but through this time of isolation God has revealed, there is more work to be done. Allowing the Holy Spirit to direct my day is helping me to stop striving, stop pushing so hard, and depend on Him for what the day holds. It is allowing me to rest. I need to rest. This is a little different from cease striving. Real rest rejuvenates the soul. It is when I stop striving and rest, or be still, that I can hear from God. A very dear friend reminded me of a word she received from God several months ago for me. He said I need to rest. I am practicing this new lifestyle until it becomes a habit and a part of my nature. Step by step, hour by hour, day by day, I am learning this new rhythm. I am already experiencing some of what He has for me. I am learning to rest.