The Lord told them “Come aside and rest awhile!”

Most people in today’s society work too hard! Many work six and even seven days a week. Many don’t even take time to go on a much needed vacation from time to time. The problem with that is that we were created in such a way that we require time to rest and recover. In the same way that our bodies need rest physically, our souls need emotional and spiritual rest.The Lord Jesus took time out to rest physically and to fellowship with His Father. It was not only physical rest. It was also a time when his soul rejoiced with His Father. This would “refill his internal batteries” so that He could continue to minister to the masses. God instituted a Sabbath so that His people would take time from their daily tasks to rest and rejoice in all the good things that God has done for them. Matthew 12:8 says: “For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Also, in Matthew 11:28, Jesus said: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Therefore, know that It is in the Lord Jesus Christ that we find true rest for our weary souls! If you are tired and overwhelmed today, then give your tiredness and stress to the Lord Jesus. He will bathe you in His rest, and He will restore you, spirit, soul, mind and body!

Mark 6:31 “And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat”

Did you know that prayer has great power?

Prayer is powerful! Prayer is communication, but it is so much more than that. It is fellowship with the Father. It is being transparent before God. It is trust in God, His character, nature and faithfulness. It is the place where you make your requests made known to God. It is also your legal tool to declare the will of God over yourself, your family, your church, your community and your nation. The Apostle James said that we need to pray for each other, and even confess our sins to each other so that we may be healed (James 5:16). Matthew 18:19 says: “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.” While I do not believe that we should expose your private life with just anyone, you should have someone that you trust that can pray with and for you. Effectual righteous prayer brings healing and restoration. It releases the power of God and produces wonderful results. It’s time to stop doing things on your own. Let go of any pride or shame that you may be carrying, and ask for prayer. You will be amazed at what God will do when you pray together with others.

James 5:16 “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results”