Jesus I am Resting, Resting 08/16/2009

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The Christian life can be full of hardships.  And, it's very easy to get anxious and stressed about the Christian life.  I know I do.  And, we do know that our life won't be easy here on earth.  But, there is something that Jesus can give us that helps us through all of this.  Rest.  It is in Him that we are given rest and peace and joy.  For, as we grow in our relationship with Jesus and our knowledge of Him, these trials and hardships don't seem so hard.  Why, because of who Jesus is and what He has done.  His loving heart and His power in our lives gives us peace and comfort as we travel the road of Christianity.  Read this hymn, and I hope it gives you an idea of the rest we can receive in Christ.  Also, strive to get to know Him better.  Read the Gospels, pray to Him, ask Him to draw you into a closer relationship with Him.  He will show you the peace and rest that comes with a relationship with Him.   

Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power,
Thou hast made me whole.

Refrain
Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

O, how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea!
O, how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in Thee, Belovèd,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise,
And have made it mine.

Refrain

Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart;
Satisfies its deepest longings,
Meets, supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed!

Refrain

Ever lift Thy face upon me
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting ’neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth’s dark shadows flee.
Brightness of my Father’s glory,
Sunshine of my Father’s face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting,
Fill me with Thy grace.

 

Comments

Naomi

08/16/2009 18:29:18

I love this one. Whenever I'm stressed out I think of it.

 

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