Have you had your JOY JUICE today? Focus on the sweet taste as you drink it this
morning.
Sometimes I find it difficult to focus, do
you? It’s especially hard when I’m tired
or when my mind is cluttered with so many things. Many of us are caught up in such a busy
lifestyle, that we try to pack 36 hours into 24 some days. And the result is…..exhaustion!
Sleep deprivation is common in our busy society.
Sleeping disorders are on the rise. The
impacts can be seen in the increased caffeine consumption, lack of production
on the job, and the more widespread cases of diabetes and depression. How much rest we get (or don’t get) is also an important safety issue. Did you know that sleep deprivation is blamed
for approximately 100,000 automobile accidents and 1500 fatalities each
year? We should never underestimate the importance of a good
night’s rest!
We should also be aware that “rest” is important
from the spiritual standpoint! Psalm 16:
9 sums it up beautifully:
“Therefore
my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.”
When David
penned these words, his heart was glad! He had found the secret to JOY…a
relationship with God. When we have a
daily walk with God, our heart will be filled with gladness and we will find
ourselves rejoicing in His presence.
When our hearts are joyful, our bodies and minds are much more “at rest”
because we are focusing on what is TRULY IMPORTANT.
REST IN HIM and let Him fill
your heart with unspeakable JOY!
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