Rest in the Father and Find Joy

 Have you had your Joy Juice today?  Focus on the joys that are yours as you go along your way today.

             Sometimes I find it very difficult to focus, do you?  It’s especially hard when we’re tired or when our mind is cluttered with so many things.  Many of us are caught up in such a busy lifestyle, that we try to pack more into our days than is humanly possible. And the result is often…..exhaustion!

Sleep deprivation is common in our busy society. We’ve mentioned before that sleeping disorders are on the rise. The impact can be seen in the increased caffeine consumption, lack of productivity on the job, and the more widespread cases of diabetes and depression.  

          These are all physical complications from lack of sleep. But today let’s talk about the spiritual importance of rest in God.

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…resting in his relationship with God.  When we have a close 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 The Father fill your heart with unspeakable JOY!