Foundations for Biblical Rest

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY REST?
WHAT DOES BIBLICAL REST LOOK LIKE?

In common understanding, rest is the freedom from exertion, action or movement, and involves leisure, relaxation, and sleep. We have whole industries devoted to promoting the benefits of these elements, yet the rest that comes from internal peace often remains elusive, and it is this rest that we need if we are to deal with the stress and worry of modern western living.

A PERMANENT SOLUTION

If we want a permanent solution to our stress-filled lives, rather than a sticking plaster, we need to dig deep...

The media is full of advice for those who are tired of struggling, and while many of these suggestions are useful, they often don't deal with the underlying causes. If we truly want to achieve an internal calm and spiritual peace, we need to build a proper foundation.

Just as it’s vital that the foundations of a house are fashioned to take its weight, so we must pay attention to the important truths which underpin a life of rest.

www.rhythmsofgraceuk.org/foundations-for-biblical-rest
Click to Tweet

Foundation: The solid ground or base on which a building rests, the lowest part of a building usually below ground level.
(Oxford dictionary)

Just as it’s vital that the foundations of a house are fashioned to take its weight, so we must pay attention to the important truths which underpin a life of rest.

Each page in this section discusses one of these foundational truths. Do take time to reflect on the content—even if it is familiar territory—there are always fresh revelations waiting for us.

To understand more about the aims of this website, and how it is put together, please read the INTRODUCTION TO RHYTHMS OF GRACE: A JOURNEY INTO REST AND PEACE

NAVIGATING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR BIBLICAL REST

Click on the pictures below, or use the drop-down menu above to be redirected to each page. They are best read in the order given.

Picture link to 'Building a Personal Relationship with God' page.

1. BUILDING A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

2. A BRAND NEW LIFE

Picture link to 'Washing the Past Away: the Grace of Baptism' page.

3. WASHING THE PAST AWAY: THE GRACE OF BAPTISM

Picture link to 'The Power of Biblical Baptism' page.

4. THE POWER OF BIBLICAL BAPTISM

Picture link to 'The Holy Spirit and You' page.

5. THE HOLY SPIRIT AND YOU

6. THE POWER OF THE CROSS

Picture link to 'Missing the Mark: Overcoming Guilt and Shame' page.

7. MISSING THE MARK: OVERCOMING GUILT AND SHAME

8. GOD'S PROMISE OF PROVISION

Picture link to 'Experiencing God's Presence' page.

9. EXPERIENCING GOD'S PRESENCE

10. WHO AM I REALLY?

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK…
What does the Bible say about rest?
How can I find internal peace?
HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION?

MY QUESTION

Picture link to 'Where Do We Come From?' page.

11. WHERE DO WE COME FROM?

EXPLORE GOD'S RHYTHM OF GRACE*

Take some time to consider…

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE MOST STRESS & UNREST IN YOUR LIFE AT THE MOMENT?

As you begin this journey out of a stress-filled life, be encouraged that you are not making it alone. Not only are you in the company of me and many others, you have the promise of God Himself:

‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’
[Exodus 33:14]

Why not print this out? It’s your promise of breakthrough from the highest authority!

'My Presence will go with You' quotation.

*For more information on how the term ‘rhythms of grace’ is used on this website, please see the INTRODUCTION TO RHYTHMS OF GRACE: A JOURNEY INTO REST AND PEACE.

RHYTHMS OF GRACE: A JOURNEY INTO REST

[Photo credits: Luke Besley (digger); Vince Fleming (baptism); Marc A (darts); Annie Spratt (basket);
Smit Patel (silhouette); Greg Rakozy (night sky) @ Unsplash, with thanks]

FOUNDATIONS FOR BIBLICAL REST