#soul rest

[markmcole]

Great Promises From Jesus

Few things are more comforting than the promises of Jesus. His words have strengthened believers through persecution, sickness, disappointment, failure, loneliness, and even death. Jesus never made empty promises. Every promise He gave was rooted in truth, love, and the unchanging character of God. When life feels uncertain, the promises of Jesus become anchors for the soul. 1. The Promise of…

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[beforetheamen]

Come and Rest

Exhausted from carrying burdens that were never meant to be yours?

Jesus extends the most beautiful invitation to every tired soul: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Notice He doesn't say "figure it out first" or "clean up your act." He simply says "come."

Come with your anxiety about tomorrow. Come with your regrets from yesterday. Come with your struggles from today.

The word "rest" here isn't just about sleep - it's about relief, refreshment, and peace for your soul.

That weight you've been carrying on your shoulders? Jesus wants to carry it. That burden that's crushing your spirit? He's strong enough to lift it. That worry that's stealing your sleep? He's got it covered.

You weren't designed to carry life's heaviest loads alone. You were designed to bring them to the One who can actually handle them.

Today, accept His invitation. Come to Jesus and find the rest your soul has been desperately seeking.

[mars-et-avril]

Vangelis - 1492

For blissful relaxation and a piece of mind, but in a very delicate atmosphere. 

Something in the likeness of the surface of the moon.

If someone is up for a chat, write freely... The massage apparatus should be used more than watching images here on tumblr. Sometimes there is more to be said than see... 

[moonkidonthesun]

S O U L  R E S T

Put my soul to rest

A lot can happen in a year

you may have changed, but that smile has not

Moments to remember

and moments to forget,

if you only could, it would never be the same..

Gotta listen to my heart

you gotta listen to your heart

If only I did right from the start...

How do we know what's at the end?

Wonder if we’ll find out there and then

and then forget

Over and over and over again

everything happens for a reason

and this time around, we’re so out of season

You go and take care of someone else

though it’s clearly you that I want

Immortal kings and queens kingdoms inside the dreams

I confess, I came straight from the future

I came to fix things, feel free to rely on me

Let me put your soul to rest,

we can stay here, but we’re going places

We can be free when we choose to be fearless

- moonkid

[beforetheamen]

"Come and Rest"

Exhausted from carrying burdens that were never meant for your shoulders?

Jesus extends the most beautiful invitation in all of Scripture: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

COME TO ME - not to a program, not to a method, but to a Person who understands your weariness. ALL YOU who are weary - every single tired soul is invited, no exceptions. I WILL GIVE you rest - not "you might find rest" but "I will give it to you."

That overwhelming schedule that's draining your energy? Bring it to Jesus. That emotional burden you've been carrying alone? He wants to carry it with you. That mental exhaustion from trying to figure everything out? He offers His peace.

The rest Jesus gives isn't just physical sleep - it's soul rest, heart rest, mind rest.

When you come to Him with your weariness, He doesn't add more weight to your load. He takes the heaviest burdens and carries them Himself.

You weren't designed to carry everything alone. You were designed to walk in partnership with the One who never grows tired, never gets overwhelmed, and never runs out of strength.

Today, accept His invitation. Come to Jesus and let Him give you the rest your soul desperately needs.

[beforetheamen]

Finding Rest in God's Presence

Are you running on empty, feeling like you're constantly busy but never truly at peace?

In our hustle culture, rest has become a luxury we think we can't afford. We wear busyness like a badge of honor, filling every moment with activity, productivity, and noise. But somewhere in the endless cycle of doing, we lose the art of simply being. Jesus offers us something our souls desperately crave – true rest that goes beyond sleep and reaches into the depths of our spirits.

Matthew 11:28-30 contains one of the most beautiful invitations in Scripture: "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 lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." This isn't just physical rest – it's soul rest, the kind that refreshes your entire being.

The Hebrew word for rest, "sabbath," doesn't just mean stopping work – it means wholeness, completeness, and peace. When God rested on the seventh day, it wasn't because He was tired; it was because His work was complete and perfect. He invites us into that same sense of completion and satisfaction, not based on what we accomplish, but on what He has already accomplished.

Psalm 46:10 commands us to "be still, and know that I am God." In the original Hebrew, "be still" literally means "cease striving" or "let go." It's an invitation to stop trying to control everything, fix everyone, and manage every outcome. True rest comes when we release our grip on life and trust God's capable hands.

Many of us struggle with rest because we've confused our identity with our productivity. We believe we're only valuable when we're useful, only worthy when we're working, only loved when we're performing. But God's love for you isn't based on your output – it's based on His character. You are beloved in your being, not just your doing.

Jesus modeled the rhythm of work and rest throughout His ministry. Luke 5:16 tells us that "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." Despite the pressing needs around Him, the crowds demanding His attention, and the urgent nature of His mission, Jesus prioritized time alone with the Father. If the Son of God needed rest, how much more do we?

Rest isn't selfish – it's stewardship. When you're running on empty, you have nothing to give others. When you're stressed and overwhelmed, you can't love well, serve effectively, or hear God clearly. Taking time to rest and recharge isn't taking away from your service to others; it's preparing you to serve them better.

Creating rhythms of rest requires intentionality in our fast-paced world. Schedule time for silence, solitude, and stillness just as you would any important appointment. Turn off devices, step away from demands, and create space for your soul to breathe. Even Jesus needed to withdraw from the crowds to reconnect with the Father.

Psalm 23:2-3 paints a beautiful picture of God's rest: "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." Notice that sometimes God makes us lie down – through illness, circumstances, or exhaustion – because we won't choose rest on our own.

[jenhaugland]

Find Rest For Your Soul. Matthew 11:28

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So sad: Fast rising singer Bbee dies at 30

So sad: Fast rising singer Bbee dies at 30

Promising musical artist Blessing Eloho popularly known as Bbee has died. The singer died on Sunday July 27th after a brief illness just days after she returned from a trip to the US. The Delta state born, Lagos State University graduate was only 30 years old. Too sad! May her soul rest in peace, Amen. …

More about Bbee from her publicist below…

Bbee was born into the of family Eruoghos from…

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