Peace and Rest

Matt. 11:28-30
"Come unto me all ye labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart and you will find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
According to this word of Jesus, we can live in a state of rest and relief from the world's burdens when we follow Jesus' example of being meek and humble of heart. And this is an easy "yoke". Because being in a yoke implies working, this is an easy way to work.


Phil 4:6-8
"Do not fret or worry about anything, but in everything by prayer with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."
According to this word of Paul, we can be released from worry by praying and being thankful. God will give us a supernatural peace, one that is surpassing what we could figure out.

Col. 3:15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Among other admonitions in this chapter, here is the exhortation to allow the peace of the Anointed One and His anointing to be what directs us because that is our calling. And to be thankful.

I am determined to live in His peace and rest and quit striving so much.