But so many people were coming and going that Jesus and the apostles did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go to a place where we can be alone and get some rest.” Mark 6:31 (CEV)

It seems easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life. When outside stuff becomes too stormy for our senses to handle, even time for a good night’s sleep can be affected. Giving up, moping or grinding on are options, but taking a wholesome rest or time out is a far better strategy.

When we stop for a moment and ponder how wonderfully God has made us, all sorts of energizing thoughts generate. May we capture some of the critical ones and in true faith and hope, thank the Lord for helping us to mature and/or become restored in each of them.

Father in Heaven,

Thank You that I may be Spiritually alive in Christ.

Thank You for my mental alertness.

Thank You for emotional balance.

Thank You for physical well-being.

Thank You for my social adjustment.

Thank You for personal contentment.

Thank You for family influence.

Thank You for economic prosperity.

Thank You for skillful godly wisdom.

As God’s grace is endless, so is any list of elements each of us could produce as vital equipment in our fight as an overcomer. Perhaps you might want to prayerfully ponder a moment and add some godly encouragers of your own.

In doing so, have a restful and wonderful day!

Ps 139:14; Ps 107:29; Prov 3:5-6