Learning to Rest in God (2)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Monday, 22 December 2025
Topic: Learning to Rest in God (2)
Focus: Letting Go of the Need to Control
🔥Theme:
In a world that constantly demands more, God invites us to slow down and rest in Him. This devotional series explores what it truly means to stop striving, release our burdens, and trust God’s loving care. As you journey through these days, you will learn how to find peace in God’s presence, rest in His promises, and live from a place of calm confidence rather than pressure and exhaustion.
📖 Key Verse:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Devotional:
One of the biggest barriers to rest is the need to control everything. We try to manage outcomes, fix problems, and plan every detail—often leaving us exhausted and anxious.
Rest begins when we release control and place our trust in God. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Stillness is not weakness; it is surrender.
📖 Scripture Reading:
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and trust God.
• Proverbs 3:5 — Trust the Lord, not your own understanding.
• 1 Peter 5:7 — Cast your cares on Him.
💧 Refreshing for the Day:
So, beloved, God does not ask us to carry what only He can handle. When we loosen our grip, He steps in with peace and direction. You don’t have to hold everything together. God already is. Letting go of control makes room for God’s peace. Stay Refreshed!
✨ Note This:
🕊️ Rest grows when trust replaces control.
🛡️ Responsibility:
Pray today: “Lord, I release what I cannot control into Your hands.”
🙏 Prayer:
Father, help me trust You more than my plans. Teach me to let go and rest in Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
🔥 Prophetic Declaration:
I release control and receive peace. God is in charge, and my heart is at rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
