Dear brothers and sisters,
Finding rest in God is a beautiful and vital part of our spiritual journey. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves seeking peace and comfort. The good news is that God offers us a place of rest. This is not just physical rest but a deep, soul-refreshing rest that only He can provide.
God invites us to come to Him, especially when we are weary and burdened. He promises to give us rest. This divine rest is more than just a pause from our activities; it is a profound spiritual renewal. When we turn to God, we find that He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. He covers us with His love and grace, allowing us to lay down our burdens and find peace.
Throughout the Bible, we see examples of individuals who found rest in God. King David, despite facing numerous trials and tribulations, often spoke of finding solace in God’s presence. He trusted God to be his shepherd, guiding him beside still waters and restoring his soul. Similarly, Jesus, our Savior, often withdrew to quiet places to pray and find rest in His Father. He is our ultimate example of seeking and finding rest in God.
Our rest in God is also a trust exercise. It requires us to surrender our worries and anxieties to Him, believing that He cares for us and is in control. This trust is beautifully illustrated in the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, who trusted God’s promises despite the seeming impossibility of his circumstances, and Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt, trusting God to provide and guide them.
Dear friends, finding rest in God is an ongoing process that involves daily communion with Him through prayer, reading His word, and meditating on His promises. It is a divine exchange where we give God our worries, and He gives us His peace. As we grow in our relationship with Him, we learn to rest in His unfailing love and faithfulness.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about finding rest in God.
“Seek the Lord , his strength: seek his face evermore”
— Psalm 105:4
“He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still”
— Psalm 107:29
“Gracious is the Lord , righteous; yea, our God is mercifulThe Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, he helped meReturn unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee”
— Psalm 116:5-7
“Thou art my hiding place my shield: I hope in thy word”
— Psalm 119:114
“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumberBehold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep”
— Psalm 121:3-4
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep”
— Psalm 127:2
“I wait for the Lord , my soul doth wait, in his word do I hope”
— Psalm 130:5
“I will sing unto the Lord , because he hath dealt bountifully with me”
— Psalm 13:6
“I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be movedTherefore my heart is glad, my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope”
— Psalm 16:8-9
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not wantHe maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters”
— Psalm 23:1-2
“His soul shall dwell at ease; his seed shall inherit the earth”
— Psalm 25:13
“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock”
— Psalm 27:5
“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace”
— Psalm 29:11
“I will be glad rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities”
— Psalm 31:7
“Our soul waiteth for the Lord : he is our help our shield”
— Psalm 33:20
“O taste see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him”
— Psalm 34:8
“Rest in the Lord , wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass”
— Psalm 37:7
“I laid me down slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me”
— Psalm 3:5
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, my God”
— Psalm 42:11
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
— Psalm 46:1
“Be still, know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”
— Psalm 46:10
“I will both lay me down in peace, sleep: for thou, Lord , only makest me dwell in safety”
— Psalm 4:8
“I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, be at rest”
— Psalm 55:6
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation”
— Psalm 62:1
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him”
— Psalm 62:5
“When I remember thee upon my bed, meditate on thee in the night watchesBecause thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice”
— Psalm 63:6-7
“My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : my heart my flesh crieth out for the living God”
— Psalm 84:2
“Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul”
— Psalm 86:4
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”
— Psalm 91:1
“He shall cover thee with his feathers, under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield buckler”
— Psalm 91:4
“That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked”
— Psalm 94:13
“The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of troubleAnd they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord , hast not forsaken them that seek thee”
— Psalm 9:9-10
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength my song; he also is become my salvation”
— Isaiah 12:2
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”
— Isaiah 26:3
“For thus saith the Lord God , the Holy One of Israel; In returning rest shall ye be saved; in quietness in confidence shall be your strength: ye would not”
— Isaiah 30:15
“My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, in sure dwellings, in quiet resting places”
— Isaiah 32:18
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“Sing, O heavens; be joyful, O earth; break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, will have mercy upon his afflicted”
— Isaiah 49:13
“He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness”
— Isaiah 57:2
“The Lord shall guide thee continually, satisfy thy soul in drought, make fat thy bones: thou shalt be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters fail not”
— Isaiah 58:11
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: the government shall be upon his shoulder: his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For I have satiated the weary soul, I have replenished every sorrowful soul”
— Jeremiah 31:25
“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of GodFor he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his”
— Hebrews 4:9-10
“He said, My presence shall go with thee, I will give thee rest”
— Exodus 33:14
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“Take my yoke upon you, learn of me; for I am meek lowly in heart: ye shall find rest unto your soulsFor my yoke is easy, my burden is light”
— Matthew 11:29-30
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these thingsBut seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”
— Matthew 6:31-33
“Of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; the Lord shall cover him all the day long, he shall dwell between his shoulders”
— Deuteronomy 33:12
“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, thy sleep shall be sweet”
— Proverbs 3:24
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GodAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:6-7
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13