The Meaning Behind the Title REST



About three years ago the Father revealed Himself to me in a way that I had not experienced before. Through a battle to overcome nicotene addiction I was brought to the end of myself. I could not hide or fake it anymore. It was there in my brokenness and weakness that I began to experience freedom and true REST that is found through Christ's life within.

There was one particular day during the struggle that will forever be burned into my mind and heart. I was discouraged, depressed, and lying in my bed at home at 5:30 PM with all my clothes on, door shut, lights out, and did not come out until the next morning. I was at the end of my self, I had tried my best to kick the addiction, and I was trying so hard to be obedient to God, I did not want to fail Him, I wanted and I needed Him to be pleased.
In those dark hours, the Father spoke, not audibly, but clearly. These were His words, "Will, I am not just freeing you from a silly can of tobacco leaves (I always said its the south and its just tobacco), but I am freeing you from Fear, Worry, Anxiety, Insecurity, Inadequacy, and Guilt, so you can be Free to love me with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, and so you can be Free to love others even as yourself.

And so, this was the beginning of a new adventure of entering into His Promised Rest, and experiencing Christ's life within. So far it has been one of both beauty, freedom, and peace, but also pain, hurt, and struggle, through it all He has been present, and it is in His presence that I find REST.

My deep desire is to help lead others to experience the Promised Rest that is ours as children of God.



"Let us therefore strive to enter that rest..." -Hebrews 4:11