The enemy is after our rest. Learn how to rest well and protect your peace in the Lord. 

The best way to battle your emotions is to fix your eyes on Jesus. Early in December, I gave in to the stress and worries of everyday tasks that had to be handled. The enemy was also attacking me by using certain people to sway my emotions. When you are busy, the last thing you want to deal with is drama with people, but people aren’t perfect.

You will get hurt.

You will be blamed unnecessarily, and sometimes you have to deal with what you don’t want to deal with.

I had to learn to protect my rest and peace by fixing my eyes on Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”

‭Perfect peace is possible, even in the midst of chaos.

As we hide ourselves in Jesus, the One who is the Prince of Peace, we will find ourselves at rest and with peace. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to pull you back to Jesus when your emotions and fears pull you away from Him. The Holy Spirit will help you to rest in the Lord.

The enemy wants us to worry because he is after our rest and peace. We as children of God, however, have no reason to worry. Why worry when you have God who is with you and for you? 

‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭8‬ ‭says, “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

God Himself tells us to not fear. This reason alone should comfort us to not be afraid of where He calls us to and what life may bring. 

Rest knowing that you have God Almighty by your side. When we accept Jesus into our lives, His Spirit also lives in us. This means God is constantly guiding our steps as we surrender to Him. His Spirit will empower us with strength and peace to sustain us.

What do you need to do to allow the peace of God to rule in your heart? Are there thoughts you need to cast down and replace with God’s truth? Are you doing more than what God is asking you to do?

The enemy is after our peace and rest because he knows we cannot effectively steward the assignments God has for us without them. Colossians 3:15 says, “And let the peace of God rule in your heart…”

We need to be purposeful about protecting our peace and not worrying every day.

Trouble will come, but as children of God, we do not have to fear when it comes. God Himself tells us in Proverbs 3:25-26 not to be afraid when troubles come. He says, “Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.”

When your circumstances cause you to worry, stand with confidence that God is with you and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). 

You can still have peace in the midst of trouble as you hide and rest in the Lord.

It’s hard not to worry when you have real reasons to worry. I’ve fallen many times into the trap of overthinking beyond what I should because I was worried about my circumstances.

Worry has led me to sleepless nights or taking forever to fall asleep. If you’re worrying about tomorrow, choose to trust God with the mess that tomorrow holds.

God tells us that He knows what we need — the clothes, food, and provisions we need. He then comforts us with this truth: 

“Therefore, do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭31‬-‭34‬).

God promises that as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, all our needs will be given to us. He assures us not to worry about tomorrow, even if tomorrow has its own troubles. God knows the troubles that are to come and He has a plan to provide all that we need amid our troubles. We can rest in the Lord no matter what we face. 

So remember, hand your worries to God and rest well.

Prayer: Jesus, You are my peace. In the midst of chaos, help me fix my eyes on You. Guard my heart from worry and my mind from fear. Teach me to rest in Your presence and trust that You are in control. 

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Bible Verses about rest

• “The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14
• “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.” – Hebrews 4:9-11
• “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-29
• “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
• “Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.” – Proverbs 3:25-26
• So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10