Finding true rest

I read the first part of Psalm 62 this morning and was reminded of something.  My soul's rest comes from the Lord.  Oh I may need to get more sleep, which refreshes my body.  It feels good when my body feels rested.

But my soul - my mind, will, and emotions - finds rest in God alone.  The Psalmist was spot on!  Unlike the other ways I try to find rest, only the Lord can provide the rest I really need.  Rest that brings me comfort and peace.  Rest that is untouchable by outer circumstances and stresses.  This is the rest I truly crave!

Sometimes, I go to YouTube or other social media to find rest.  Really?! What am I hoping to find anyway?  A new recipe, a new song, show, or interview on YouTube, or even a sermon there, or a new idea on Pinterest - do any of these provide rest for my soul?  Not really.  So though I think I am relaxing when I look at these things, what I'm really looking for is escape or distraction.  

When I'm weary and tired, I should simply be.  More like Mary than Martha - that's what I really need to be.  

How did we become so addicted to the need for productivity and busyness anyway?  It's all so exhausting!

As Christians, we have and know the answer/solution.  But do we receive it?  

As Christians, we have Christ in us and all that He is.  As I type these words, although I have belonged to Jesus for over 30 decades now, it still astounds me.  

What we possess in Christ:

His peace
His wisdom
His rest
His authority
His joy
His love
His knowledge
And so much more!

And yet we seek lesser "gods" all the time!  Oy!

Lord, may I find my rest - true, deep soul rest - in You more and more.  For You are what I really need - not just during this stressful time or Season - but always.  Help me rest in You, Your Presence, dear Lord.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen.