A Prayer about Entering God’s Rest
For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. Hebrews 4:10
Lord of the Sabbath,
May we hear and heed these words in Hebrews.
In our busy, noisy, rushing world,
we often ignore your invitation to rest.
Your people long ago ignored your invitation,
choosing instead to serve other gods
who seemed to offer them
what they wanted when they wanted it.
They refused to trust in you,
and therefore you said,
“They shall not enter my rest” (Hebrews 4:5-6).
You have given us everything we need
for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3),
and all we must do is believe
this good news, rest in it,
and love out of it.
Today and every day,
may we still ourselves
and say no to the world’s
clanging demands
in order to receive
the profound rest
you have offered us.
May we truly cease striving
and know that you are God (Psalm 46:10).
In the name of Jesus, who gave us rest. Amen.
Read Hebrews 4:1-13.
Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage
author, life and legacy coach, speaker
Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage is the author of Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven.
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