“He replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest’” (Exodus 33:14).
How can we truly rest in God? The answer lies in total surrender. As long as we offer only parts of our heart, there will always be unrest within us. The part we hold back — out of fear, pride, or distrust — will continue to be a silent source of agitation. But when we surrender completely, without reservations, we begin to experience a deep rest, one that only the Lord can give. Many faithful men and women throughout history have experienced this rest even in the midst of pain, loneliness, or heavy burdens. And everything God was to them, He desires to be for you too.
This rest comes when we give God not just words or intentions, but our practical life: with discipline, with a clear conscience, and with a true commitment to obey His mighty Law. It is in this place of faithfulness that the soul breathes relief. The peace of God begins to fill every space once dominated by anxiety. It is not about perfection, but about sincerity and decision. Obeying the Lord’s commandments is not a burden — it is the key that opens the door to true rest.
Unfortunately, many continue to suffer unnecessarily because they refuse to use this simple key. They seek solutions everywhere except in obedience. But the truth is clear: the soul only finds rest when it walks in the center of God’s will. And this will has already been revealed — in the Scriptures, through the prophets, and by Jesus Himself. Those who decide to obey discover a rest that the world can never offer. -Adapted from Jean Nicolas Grou. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You because in You there is a real, deep rest accessible to all who choose to trust completely. For so long, I tried to rest partially, giving only parts of my heart, but there was always hidden unrest. Now I understand that only when I surrender entirely — without fear, without reservations — can I experience the peace that comes from You.
My Father, today I ask You to help me give You not just words or intentions, but my whole life — with discipline, sincerity, and a firm commitment to obey Your mighty Law. I no longer want to seek relief where it does not exist, nor live guided by my own ways. Show me, day by day, how to walk in the center of Your will, for I know that it is there that the soul finds true rest. May Your peace fill every space within me, replacing anxiety with trust and fear with hope.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because You offer rest to all who decide to live for You with faithfulness. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a bed of still waters, where my weary soul rests in safety. Your commandments are like gentle wings that lift me above tribulations, leading me to the refuge of Your love. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
