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Finding Rest in God’s Presence

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Friday, February 27, 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 6

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 6: Rest Protects Your Mind From Anxiety and Keeps Your Faith Stable Under Pressure

Anxiety grows when you carry tomorrow in your mind as if you control it. Rest in God’s presence breaks that pattern because it returns you to trust. Matthew 11:28–30 is a direct invitation for the pressured and the heavy. Jesus does not offer more strain. He offers rest for your soul. Soul rest protects your mind because it removes the endless loop of worry, fear, and worst case thinking that drains strength and weakens clarity.

Rest also stabilises faith. When you are worn down, you become more reactive, more doubtful, and more easily shaken. Pressure makes small issues feel huge. It makes your emotions lead your decisions. But when you come to Jesus and take His yoke, you exchange inner chaos for steady guidance. His burden is light because His way is ordered. He teaches you how to think, how to respond, and how to wait without falling apart.

Today, practise rest as a defence. Do not entertain anxious thoughts as if they are facts. Bring them to God and replace them with truth. Reduce the inputs that feed worry, such as endless bad news, conflict, or late-night overthinking. Choose a calmer pace and a simpler plan for the day. When you protect rest, you protect your mind. When your mind is protected, your faith stays stable, even when pressure remains.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may feel constant worry about the future, and it keeps your mind restless. Respond by coming to Jesus, rejecting anxious thoughts, and choosing a calmer pace that protects your faith.

Extend: Faith in Action

Identify one anxious thought that repeats often. Write it down, pray over it, and replace it with a truth statement. Then reduce one anxiety trigger today, and practise a quiet five minute rest pause.

Reflection And Application

What anxious thought keeps repeating in my mind?
What triggers my worry most often?
What truth must replace this fear today?
What habit feeds anxiety and must be reduced?
What rest practice will stabilise my faith daily?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Rest protects your mind by breaking the cycle of worry. When you return to Jesus, your thoughts become calmer, your faith becomes steadier, and pressure loses its power to control you.”

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Let Us Pray

Father, I come to Jesus, and I receive rest. Quiet my mind and break anxiety’s grip. Strengthen my faith and guide my thoughts with Your truth. Help me to reject fear, choose a calmer pace, and live under Your peace today. 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

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

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