Receive Rest

Featured ~ Lisa Brittain

“So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬

As I sit in my quiet time chair, which has become a faithful friend waiting daily for me to arrive; I place my hands open.

I’m learning again how to open clinched fingers. I’m learning again (in a deeper way I think) to trust God with all the ones I love and all I want for them.

I’ve held onto my warm cup of coffee, clinched close to my heart as if I could hold each person in a hug from afar.

Now it’s time to put the mug down and open my hands to Jesus. He whispers in this quiet place the instructions I need. Simple words.

I whisper, “I’m here.” And wait. Minutes go by and I try to silence the whirling anxious thoughts of him and her and their family, and us. Finally His presence causes me to set the mug aside and open clinched fingers.

I receive His presence.

I receive His embrace of love.

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I sit as the dawning light emerges and it shines upon the western mountains. I give each dear one into His hands. I receive His peace in exchange. Once I’ve released the chaos of trying to imagine a solution for every situation, I have room to receive.

I receive His rest.

I receive His embrace.

“So God set another time for entering His rest, and that time is today. God announced this through David much later in the words already quoted: “Today when you hear His voice, don’t harden your hearts.””
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬

Eyes on Jesus and Shine,

~Lisa

Today I’ve participated in a Five Minute Friday writing prompt sponsored by Kate Motaung.

The word for today is RECEIVE. I set my timer for 5 minutes and these are the words that have come to create a thought. I’m encouraged. And I hope you are encouraged in Jesus as well.

Published by Lisa Brittain

I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions. I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words. In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community. My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love! I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups. I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith... Bold feet, humble heart Psalm 131 ~ Lisa