What's poppin beautiful People! And welcome back to another Word Up Wednesday!
I must say, I believe it's been a few months since I sat here and wrote a blog post. I did some traveling around the world and have been really getting into my word, my works, and the vision God has blessed me with. So, in this time of personal growth I was led to step back a little bit in this space.
Today I would love to talk about the importance of REST!
Now, I know we have all this life to live, love to give, places to be, growing to do. I mean the list goes on forever and ever to come. But, God gave us peace and a sound mind to dwell in. So, when you find yourself restless, unable to sleep, unable to be at peace and just be, this is your friendly nudge to ask yourself, "What am I resting in?".
PARIS! .. If I can't sleep, and have no chill... then clearly I am not resting in anything!
Well, I hear you. But that is not actually true. God is forever the same, so when he says he gave you something, you have it with you at all times. Now, the issue is when you take God's gifts and use them for worldly endeavors. What I am saying is, are you over consuming television in the name of rest? Are you over indulging in relationships, being busy, building your career, being in other peoples business, being productive all in the name of rest and peace? Do you only receive a sense of these gifts when you are doing everything outside of actually resting in God? Resting in his word, his mysteries, worship, and living in his will for your life.
Do you ever take the time to simply sit in silence, lose the world and its noises and simply bask in the Glory of God? Do you slumber so peacefully that Joy meets you in the morning? Are you able to let people live their lives with out you feeling like you have to bend over backwards? What are you resting in?
Resting in God shifts everything. It removes all the weights off of your shoulders, it brings light, abundance, anointed relationships and Gods purpose over your life in your life. It brings great sleep, divine dreams, calmness to your atmosphere and so much more.
You only have ONE GOD! And our beautiful father in heaven says I give you rest, peace and a sound mind.
The next time you have racing thoughts, Rest in God. The next time you feel chaos around you, Rest in God. The next time the Spirit called depression, anxiety and anger tries to consume you, Rest in God. When the author of confusion visits you, Rest in God. When you don't know what to do, what to say, Rest in God!
Worship, Read his living breathing word, sit in silence, pray, love on him and he will love on you! If you need more understanding of the importance of worship, how and why. Listen to Episode 8 of my podcast "A GREAT LIFE.", streaming any and everywhere you get your podcasts.
God is calling his people to rise up and be GREAT! People are waiting on you.... It's time to step up and be who you are called to be in Jesus holy name.
God Bless, Don't Stress, It's Paris!
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This is right on time for me. Adjusting to my new normal has definitely put me in a place of silence. I'm learning and transforming my thoughts daily. This has been a challenging year but that constant reminder to rest in Him is where I have found my peace. When I feel alone I get right in my word. When I feel that heaviness of adjusting to my new life I run in His presence because that is the only way I can get through. I'm resting and pressing into Abba Father!