Welcome back to another week of online Bible study for women as we study Wonderstruck by Margaret Feinberg. This week we studied the wonder of rest. Did you make any changes in your schedule this week? Tomorrow is the Sabbath-will you rest? As we studied, rest is about renewing your mind and your body. Are you taking time to find peace of mind, settle down, withdraw and improve your health?
Margaret Feinberg suggests adding reflection and relaxation time into your schedule. She writes “The pause awakens us to God…when I’m physically tired, weary or stressed, I’m less likely to live with an awareness of the Holy Spirit.” Then she gave us two helpful tools for resting- the art of saying “no” and the activities list we created on page 73 in the workbook. I have often struggled with being able to say "no" and would suffer because of it. Not only me, but my family as well. I was too busy and too tired to be there to attend to their needs, let alone spend time with God.
On my dining room wall hangs a beautiful scenic picture that has the verse, " Be still and know that I am God". I had to hang it in the most used room of the house in order to be aware that God wants me to rest so that I can be there for Him and for my family. It is extremely important that we create that quiet place in our lives where we sit and reflect. There is simplicity in resting…my prayer is that sometime this week you’ll find that quiet place to be!
For Next Week
- Read Week Four in your book.
- Listen to Video Session Four (optional due to cost)
- What challenge do you have in slowing down and resting more?
- In what areas of your life are you prone to overcommit and overextend yourself?
- What happens when you spend more time with Jesus, how do you feel while “resting in Him?”
- Did you select an activity from your list on page 73 and make time for it last week?
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