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Finding Rest in God’s Presence

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."  
—  Matthew 11:28–30

Finding Rest in God’s Presence. Part 4

Affirmation: "I come to Jesus daily, and I receive true rest. My soul is settled, my burdens are lifted, and I walk in peace, strength, and obedient trust."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 4: Learn Christ’s Ways and Build Rest Through Humility, Trust, and Obedience

Rest is not only a feeling. Rest is a learned way of living. Jesus says, “learn of me,” because rest grows as you adopt His mindset, His priorities, and His responses. Matthew 11:28–30 shows that rest is connected to learning Christ’s ways. You will not sustain rest if you keep practising the same anxious habits that produced exhaustion in the first place.

Humility is a gateway to rest because it removes the pride that insists on control. When you insist on doing everything your way, you carry more than you were designed to carry. Trust is also essential because worry is often a control habit. It is the mind trying to manage the future without God. Obedience completes the process because God’s guidance only produces results when you follow it. You cannot pray for rest and keep disobeying the adjustments God is showing you.

Today, practise learning by practising submission. Slow down and listen before you rush. Choose the right pace instead of the fast pace. Choose a calm response instead of a defensive reaction. Release the need to win every argument and to prove every point. Rest grows when Christ trains your heart. Learn His humility, trust His leadership, and obey His direction. That is how your soul finds rest and keeps it.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may know what is right but struggle to obey it consistently, so you remain restless. Respond by choosing humility today, trusting God’s direction, and obeying one instruction without delay.

Extend: Faith in Action

Ask God to show you one habit that keeps you restless. Write it down. Replace it today with one obedience step, one calmer response, and one decision that slows your pace deliberately.

Reflection And Application

Where do I resist humility and insist on control?
What worry keeps repeating in my mind?
What instruction have I delayed obeying?
What change will I make today to live Christ’s way?
How will I protect rest through daily obedience?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Rest is learned, not guessed. Humility removes the weight of control, trust ends the cycle of worry, and obedience turns God’s guidance into peace that stays.”

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Let Us Pray

Father, teach me the ways of Christ. I choose humility, trust, and obedience. Correct my habits and renew my mind. Help me to slow down, listen, and follow Your direction. Let Your peace rule my heart and sustain my rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

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