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Living in God’s Rest: Trusting in His Promises and Letting Go of Striving
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Living in God’s Rest: Trusting in His Promises and Letting Go of Striving

Embracing the Peace and Confidence Found in His Finished Work

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Dan Blincoe
Jan 26, 2025
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Resting in God’s peace, letting go of striving, and trusting in His promises as a new day unfolds.

Rest is more than just a pause in activity; it is a profound invitation to trust in God’s faithfulness and surrender the exhausting striving of the soul. This rest is rooted in the confidence that God's promises are sure and His work is complete. As Hebrews 4:10 declares, "For he that is entered into His rest hath himself also rested from his works, as God did from His." To live in God's rest is to walk in peace, free from fear and anxiety, fully anchored in His truth. Let us explore this divine rest and the ways we can live within it daily.


The Foundation of God’s Rest

God established rest as part of the rhythm of creation. In Genesis 2:2, He

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