"Rest is not a luxury; it is a spiritual discipline. It is a gift. Rest is a promise." If you’ve prayed incessantly for lasting peace but believe God must not have meant it for you; if you’re harassed by self-punishing or fearful thoughts or memories; if you’ve done numbers of Bible studies or read stacks of books on positive thinking and are still in pain, live in fear, or feel anxious; if the demands of your life routinely leave you exhausted, sick, or frayed, you need the lessons of the Exodus. Just Rest by Bible Study Evangelista Sonja Corbitt follows the children of Israel through the Exodus account to show you how to rest in desert paradoxes and invites you to consider the Israelites’ desert experience in a glorious new way. Whether you consider the Exodus a familiar, maybe even boring narrative, or a frightening “valley of tears,” Cobritt shows how you can look at the story in a fresh light in order to transform your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual unrest into a promised land of inner peace. Learn How to Pray with Scripture using Corbitt’s LOVE the Word Lectio Exercise Pope Francis called Mary the “mother of listening” because she is available and attentive to God. This step helps you open your heart to receive the Word of God and reminds you that what you hear and read is a gift from him in answer to your prayers. When you can remind yourself that you are in the Holy Spirit's presence, you can start to observe how scripture is speaking to your relationships and concerns. This openness in prayer can then help you see how the Holy Spirit guiding and encouraging you. Once you linger with the Holy Spirit over your observations, you can next verbalize what you think he is saying to you, just as Mary did in the Magnificat. This can help you begin to notice how God speaks to your desires, questions, and thoughts in your daily life. Once you have decided on your next steps, you can sit in a comfortable silence and simply rest in him. This act of surrender helps you entrust to him every outcome, just as Mary did when she said, “let it be done to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38). More Bible Studies By Sonja Corbitt A Walk with Scripture Sonja Corbitt was an evangelical Baptist before converting to Catholicism. In Unleashed, she shares her passion for the scriptures by weaving the Word of God with her own experiences to show readers how the Holy Spirit flows through their lives in relationships, prayer, and times of suffering. A Guide to Spiritual Warfare What are the sources of anxiety, stress, and fear you experience in your life? Sonja Corbitt believes that these often-paralyzing emotions are the direct result of everyday battles against sin and temptation. In Fearless, she equips you with the spiritual tools you need to restore your spiritual well-being. Mary's Song Verse by Verse Sonja Corbitt will help you unlock the treasures contained within Mary’s Magnificat, revealing a song that speaks to you, calling you to delight in the power of God to transform you and make you into everything he created you to be so you can revel in the joy of Christ.
✔ Author(s): Sonja Corbitt
✔ Title: Just Rest: Receiving God’s Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (207 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1646800869
✔ ISBN-13: 9781646800865
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Just Rest by Sonja Corbitt
Virginia Savage
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Josephine Alvarez
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
Kara Snyder
This is a book I'll cherish and recommend to everyone. It touched my soul and made me reflect on life's profound mysteries.
