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Finding Rest in God’s Presence

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Saturday, February 28, 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 7

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 7: Maintain Rest Daily by Staying Close to God and Returning Quickly When You Drift

Rest that lasts is maintained, not wished for. Many people come to God when they are overwhelmed, then drift when life feels easier. That drift brings the old weight back because the soul becomes unmanaged again. Matthew 11:28–30 calls you to a daily relationship, not a crisis visit. Jesus says come, take, and learn. These are continuous actions. Rest remains when you keep coming, keep taking His yoke, and keep learning His way.

Staying close to God keeps your mind settled because His presence becomes your reset point. You do not wait until anxiety becomes loud. You return early. You pray before pressure builds. You adjust before burnout starts. This is how rest becomes a lifestyle. It protects your focus, your emotions, and your decision-making. When you stay close, you recognise distractions quickly and you refuse to carry burdens that do not belong to you.

Today, build a simple daily rest pattern that you can sustain. Begin the day with prayer and surrender. Pause in the middle of the day to reset your mind and release stress. End the day by giving God the burdens you cannot solve tonight. If you drift, return quickly, without shame and without delay. Rest is available. You maintain it by staying close. When closeness becomes your habit, peace becomes your normal.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may start well, then drift into busyness until stress returns. Respond by returning quickly to God today. Do not wait for crisis. Maintain rest through daily closeness and regular resets.

Extend: Faith in Action

Set three daily rest points: morning prayer, midday reset, and evening release. Add reminders now. Practise it today, and choose one burden you will stop carrying alone from this moment.

Reflection And Application

When do I usually drift away from God’s presence?
What pulls me back into busyness and strain?
What daily reset will keep my mind settled?
What burden must I stop carrying alone?
How will I return quickly when I drift?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

“Rest is sustained by daily closeness to God. When you return quickly, you prevent pressure from building. Closeness keeps your soul settled and makes peace your steady normal.”

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

Let Us Pray

Father, help me to stay close to You daily. I receive the rest of Jesus and I choose Your yoke. Train my habits, reset my mind, and keep my heart steady. When I drift, draw me back quickly and keep me in peace. 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