The Search for Rest

<p><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>Peace. It is so sweet so rich so meaningful. We are not just talking about an absence of conflict but a quality of life that stretches the limits of our comprehension. Such a depth of peace and rest is elusive in our world but it is normal for the God who created us. For those who are at peace with God simply experiencing His presence is enough to calm our anxious souls.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>Because peace and rest begin with God it is no surprise that this world is so full of unrest. The mindsets systems and expectations that so naturally define our human existence at nearly every turn hinder the richness of peace that flows from the kingdom of heaven.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>What are some causes of unrest that abound in our world? How about the constant pressure to live up to social standards of performance and appearance? Or the multitude of reasons to fear for ourselves and our loved ones? Or the expectation for non-stop work and availability? Or how complicated we have made life to be with seemingly endless lists of rules? And this is only a sampling!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>Thankfully God's expectations for us are not as overwhelming as we are often led to believe. There is a divine simplicity to the Christian life for those who learn to align with His good design. And more importantly peace and rest are not just vague ideals that ever elude our grasp; they are qualities of life that can become ours as we adjust our ways to His.</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>The Search for Rest</em><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)> is a fifty-day devotional designed to help us adjust to God's ways. Each daily reading includes an inspirational quote Bible passages to read an instructive lesson questions for group use and a practical Peace Step to help you apply the principles involved.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(114 117 121 1)>Reading this book comes with no guarantee for total life transformation. But if you take its contents to heart and if you make a genuine effort to follow through on what you learn you will come away changed. Simply take things one day at a time with one step after another and the peace freedom and joy that you have always longed for will become more and more and more your reality.</span></p>