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Finding Rest in God’s Presence

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Thursday, February 26, 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 5

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 5: Rest Is Recovery That Produces Focus, Wisdom, and Better Decisions

Rest is not laziness. Rest is recovery that rebuilds your strength and restores your judgement. When you ignore rest, your mind becomes noisy, and your decisions become reactive. You begin to rush, overthink, snap, or shut down. Matthew 11:28–30 shows that Jesus offers rest for the soul, not only relief for the body. Soul rest restores focus. It returns you to clear thinking, steady emotions, and controlled responses.

Rest also improves wisdom because it reduces mental pressure. Pressure makes you choose what is urgent, not what is right. Rest creates space for discernment. You start hearing God clearly, and you start noticing what matters most. That is why Jesus says, learn of me. He trains your pace. He teaches you to live from peace, not from panic. When your soul is rested, you make better decisions about time, relationships, spending, habits, and boundaries.

Today, treat rest as an act of obedience and a tool for better outcomes. Remove one unnecessary activity that drains you. Create one quiet moment to reset your mind in prayer. Then make one decision you have delayed because you felt overwhelmed. Rest will not reduce your productivity. Rest will improve your accuracy and your results. When you receive Christ’s rest, your life becomes calmer, and your choices become wiser.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may feel guilty when you slow down, so you keep pushing until you burn out. Respond by treating rest as wisdom, not weakness. Reset your mind and decide calmly.

Extend: Faith in Action

Cancel one non-essential task today. Take a quiet ten minute rest moment with prayer. Then complete one important decision you have delayed, using clear thinking and disciplined focus.

Reflection And Application

What makes me feel guilty about rest?
Where has tiredness affected my judgement?
What must I remove to protect recovery?
What decision have I delayed because I feel overwhelmed?
What rest habit will improve my focus daily?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Rest is not a pause from purpose. Rest is recovery for wise decisions. When your soul is settled, your focus returns, your judgement improves, and your next steps become clearer.”

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Let Us Pray

Father, I receive the rest of Jesus. Restore my focus and renew my mind. Give me wisdom to slow down, remove what drains me, and make clear decisions. Strengthen my discipline, calm my heart, and guide my steps in peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

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

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship