ePrayer Room: The Power of Rest: Understanding Our Limited Willpower and Finding Strength in God
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Explore the concept of limited willpower and how fighting too many battles can weaken our ability to make decisions
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to believe that we have unlimited willpower. We push ourselves to the limit, fighting battles on many fronts. However, the truth is that our willpower is finite. When we fight too many battles, our will is weakened, and we become unable to make many decisions. This often leads us to take the path of least resistance, which can result in addiction to games, TV, social media, or other distractions.
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Jeremiah 31:25 kjv reminds us of the importance of rest: “For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” God offers us rest and replenishment for our weary souls. We must build ourselves up with praise songs and prayer, then rest in the Lord’s peace.
One Bible story that demonstrates this concept is the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 KJV. After a great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah became fearful and exhausted, fleeing to the wilderness. He was so weary that he asked God to take his life. However, God provided for Elijah’s needs, allowing him to rest and be rejuvenated. Through this story, we learn that even great prophets like Elijah needed rest and replenishment.
In conclusion, we must recognize the limitations of our willpower and the importance of resting in the Lord. By building ourselves up with praise songs and prayer, we can find the strength to overcome our battles. Let us rest in the Lord’s peace, knowing that He will replenish our weary souls.
Reflect on a time when you felt overwhelmed by the demands of life. How did you try to cope with these pressures? How might resting in the Lord have helped you find peace and strength during that time?
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A CALL TO SALVATION:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7
