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Renewal: Finding Renewal: Scripture, Stillness, And Strength · Daily Devotional with Iggy: Bible Verse, Reflection & Prayer

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  SPEAKER_00: Are you tired, worn out?
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  SPEAKER_00: Come and find rest today.
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  SPEAKER_00: Scripture readings Matthew eleven twenty eight.
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  SPEAKER_00: Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Psalm twenty three to three.
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  SPEAKER_00: He makes me lie down in green pastures.
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  SPEAKER_00: He restores my soul.
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  SPEAKER_00: Reflection in a world that prizes hustle and busyness, rest can feel like weakness, but rest is sacred.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's where God meets us with renewal.
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  SPEAKER_00: Jesus invites the weary not to do more, but to come to Him.
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  SPEAKER_00: He offers rest that goes beyond sleep, a rest that reaches deep into our souls.
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  SPEAKER_00: David's image of green pastures in Psalm twenty three isn't just about physical rest, but spiritual restoration.
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  SPEAKER_00: God doesn't just want to refresh our bodies.
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  SPEAKER_00: He wants to revive our spirits.
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  SPEAKER_00: Taking time to rest is an act of trust, a declaration that we believe God can handle what we cannot.
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  SPEAKER_00: Biblical example After a dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal, Elijah fled into the wilderness, physically and emotionally drained.
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  SPEAKER_00: He cried out to God in despair.
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  SPEAKER_00: Instead of rebuking him, God provided rest, food, and a gentle whisper of reassurance.
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  SPEAKER_00: This encounter, reminds us that God honors our need for rest and meets us in it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Historical insight.
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  SPEAKER_00: Mother Teresa, despite a demanding ministry, carved out regular times of solitude and silence to be with God.
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  SPEAKER_00: Her devotion to both action and contemplation showed that sustainable service flows from spiritual rest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Her rhythm of work and prayer is a model for all who seek balance.
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  SPEAKER_00: Practical application take a 10 minute break today to sit quietly, breathe deeply, and invite God into your rest.
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  SPEAKER_00: Turn off notifications for an hour and give your full attention to something that restores your soul, prayer, a walk, or a nap.
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  SPEAKER_00: Schedule intentional Sabbath moments into your week where rest becomes a rhythm, not a rare exception.
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  SPEAKER_00: Call to action, receive rest as a gift from God.
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  SPEAKER_00: Closing prayer.
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  SPEAKER_00: God, help us rest in you and be renewed.
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  SPEAKER_00: Amen.