Giving the Lord a whole day is beyond most of us. What would our lives even look like without work and a busy schedule? But, the Lord has called us to a different way of living. Let us think about REST as part of God's design for our productivity, and not a measure of our faithfulness to him.

Contentment as the pursuit for the day.

Psalm 127:1-2 (NIV) Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to[a] those he loves. Psalm 127:1-2 (TLB) Unless the Lord builds a house, the builders’ work is useless. Unless the Lord protects a city, sentries do no good. 2 It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, fearing you will starve to death; for God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest.

1 Kings 19:3-9

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Scriptures: Mark 1:35; Mark 6:45-46 and Luke 6:12

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Scripture: Mark 6:30-37

Scripture readings: Genesis 49:14-15 and Matthew 11:28-30. Once we understand the Lord’s gentle and humble heart—once we experience his “pleasant” land, his Kingdom—it will be easy to decide to be yoked to him, to obey him, to bend our shoulders to the burden of the Cross.

New name, same desire. With Dannielle is now Drawing Close to the Lord. In this new season, we're learning about - and how to - REST in the Lord. I'm looking forward to taking this journey with you, and with our Lord. I believe a change of pace and outlook is needed for most of us. If you know someone who would this podcast would be a blessing to, please share it. And don't forget to subscribe, too!