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Finding Rest in God’s Presence

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."  
—  Matthew 11:28–30

Finding Rest in God’s Presence. Part 3

Affirmation: "I come to Jesus daily, and I receive true rest. My soul is settled, my burdens are lifted, and I walk in peace, strength, and obedient trust."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 3: Take His Yoke and Replace Stress With Direction, Discipline, and Grace

Stress increases when you carry responsibility without clear direction. Many burdens feel heavy because they are unmanaged, unfocused, and driven by fear. Jesus offers a better way in Matthew 11:28–30. He does not only promise rest. He instructs you to take His yoke and learn from Him. That means you accept His leadership and you allow Him to train your pace, priorities, and thinking.

A yoke represents shared load and guided movement. When you take Christ’s yoke, you stop dragging life alone. You stop making decisions based only on urgency. You start living based on wisdom. Jesus is meek and lowly in heart, which means He leads without oppression. His leadership does not crush you. His leadership steadies you. He teaches discipline that restores order, not discipline that produces guilt.

Today, replace stress with structured obedience. Ask God for direction on what to keep, what to pause, and what to remove. Then take one disciplined step with grace. Do not try to fix everything at once. Move in order. When Christ guides your choices, your burden becomes lighter because your life becomes clearer. Rest grows where alignment and discipline replace confusion and strain.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may feel overloaded because everything feels urgent, and you cannot see a clear path. Respond by taking Christ’s yoke today. Ask for direction, then move with disciplined focus.

Extend: Faith in Action

List your top five responsibilities. Circle the two that matter most this week. Pray for direction, then take one focused action on the highest priority today. Pause one low-value task.

Reflection And Application

What is creating most of my stress right now?
Where am I carrying loads Jesus never assigned?
What must I pause or remove today?
What priority must I focus on with discipline?
How will I practise grace while I adjust?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Stress reduces when direction increases. Take Christ’s yoke, learn His pace, and let discipline restore order. When you walk with Jesus, your burden becomes lighter, and your life becomes clearer.”

Listen and Watch this Episode of Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson on YouTube

Let Us Pray

Father, I take the yoke of Jesus. Direct my steps and train my priorities. Help me to release what You did not assign and to obey what You instruct. Strengthen my discipline with grace, and let Your rest settle my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship