He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. – Psalm 23:3
That old saying about “no rest for the weary”… yeah, that’s a myth. The enemy would love for us to buy into that one.
The truth is more like this:
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
In 2014, I blogged through brain surgery. I blogged through depression, fear, and pain. I feel like God is asking me in 2015 to lay it down for a bit. To just rest. I’m not thinking I will be gone for long, but I will wait on His timing. I will return when it feels right. I love each of you and hope to be back with you soon.
Until then…. keep burning….
Heavenly Father, I come to You for rest, and I know you will provide extravagantly, just as you always do. Thank You for being a safe place. In Jesus’ Name, Amen…
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May God Bless You,
Shelly
I will truly miss your devotionals my sweet Shelly but I totally understand
Rest … rest in the Lord
You know I am praying for you ALWAYS
Love you more than you realize♡♡♡♡♡
I hear you Shelly as he has called me to REST also, but I know we will keep in touch often.
Prayers from my heart for goodness and mercy to follow you every day of your life as you dwell in the courts of the Lord, from now until forever.
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Praying for a sweet time of rest for you my friend!
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Will miss you, Shelly. Pray for you every day. Rita
Hugs and prayers, sweet friend. You are loved.
We’ll keep in touch on twitter and enjoy your rest.
What a beautiful way to say that you are taking a much deserved break. I wwill drop by again, and I’ll pray for you. ##bloggercaregroup
Praying you will get the rest that you surely need. God bless.
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Praying for you, sweet girl! I know God will bless you during this time!
Love, Joan
You know I’m praying for you! Please keep in touch as you feel able. I love you dear friend. And just so you know . . . your photo gave me a giggle this morning. Oh, how I’d love to lay on a beach somewhere this cold January morning. Blessings and hugs!
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Shelly…I will miss your presence. Lifting you up in prayer during your time of rest. Grace & Peace.
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You are an encouragement to me and so many! I pray that you rest well and that you’ll be renewed!
thank you for how you’ve encouraged US through all that you’ve been through!
love and hugs!
MaRie
@spreadingJOY