Morning by Morning, August 6, 2025 - “Rest for a while”
Good morning, Lord Jesus. I speak out Your name and listen for Your leading, for Your sheep hear Your voice, You know them, and they follow You (John 10:27). ...
This morning, I’m back home in my prayer chair to begin my day with You, after my long journey home from ministry in Kenya. I’m still praising You for all You have done. Here back at home in Texas, there are some pressing matters I’ll need to attend to, but I also need to yield to Your call to prioritize some time of rest in You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God.
“And (Jesus) said to them, ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.’ For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat” (Mark 6:31).
Thank You for the blessing of all those who are coming and going in my life, as well as those who allow me to come and go in their lives. But just as we must take time to eat, we must also take time to rest.
Right now, my days and nights are mixed up from the changes of time zones. Even my summers and winters are mixed up from the changes of hemispheres. But whether my eyes are open or shut, whether I’m laying down in a bed or moving about my day, I pray for the grace of rest.
In my rising up or my sitting down, in my staying in or going out, I embrace the Promises of Your Word:
“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest” (Exodus 33:14).
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-29).
Even as I speak out this prayer and declare the Promises of Your Word, I sense a rest settling over my soul. I take in a big breath and say in my heart, “It’s good to be home. It’s good to be resting in You.” In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today. In the love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you embrace the grace to rest in Jesus in every way you need and wherever you are, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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