Tag: What the Bible says about resting

Bible Verse of The Day – 8-6-22

Hebrews 4:9-10 (NKJV) 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.

Do we feel guilty sometimes when things are going well and life seems like it’s good for us?

Sometimes it might cause us to feel guilty, and we might almost feel like we may not be doing enough on our end.

As Christians, we have a tendency to feel like it’s not right when we are not working hard, or even if we take a rest because we’re exhausted from our work.

I’ve seen this in many churches over the years with people in leadership positions. They beat themselves up over it to the point where they lose the joy and purpose of what they’re doing.

So, this is just a little reminder that there will come days of reaping, and seasons of rest from our labors. That’s right; both, corporately as a church, and on a personal one-on-one level. Don’t fight it when your “season of rest” comes. It’s our time to receive!

We are all in different seasons on this journey together. Some are in the ground-plowing season. Some may be in planting season. Some are in watering season and, yes, some are in the reaping and resting season. Hallelujah!

Don’t feel guilty when it’s time to rest and don’t feel guilty when it’s time to reap from our labor.

The good Lord will remind us all that we reap from what we sow and the day will come when our reaping is here. Enjoy it and give thanks!

Galatians 6:7 (KJV) 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

God is GOOD!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-23-21

Hebrews 4:9-10 (NKJV) 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.

During some seasons of ministering we will find ourselves getting very tired.

We may find that there are many more people who are often negative and depressed than those who are doing well and full of joy.

When we feel ourselves getting depressed or starting to be negative, and maybe even angry more often than usual, it’s a good sign for a well needed break.

It can be a heavy load to carry the troubles and concerns of other people.

We can’t constantly push ourselves to keep going if it’s time to rest. We need to stop trying to help others when we feel ourselves getting overburdened.

Too many believers are being beaten down and are giving up from the load they carry, thinking they are doing it all for God.

Well, God says there is a time for rest so we can get built back up.

We are talking to some of you today. You have poured yourself out and there is nothing left to give.

You are feeling depleted and weak as a kitten. You need to enter into some well-needed rest from it all.

Run to God. Find people in our path that we can laugh with and be encouraged by. He will bring the right ones around us.

It’s so very important to be able to pull back from time to time, to laugh and enjoy life.

We need to stay balanced in our ministering and know our limits. When we need a break, we can’t feel guilty about taking one.

Do it for ourselves so we may be refreshed, renewed and increased in our strength.

Isaiah 40:29 (NKJV) 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-6-20

Genesis 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

When God was done, He took rest. We’d better know the importance of this kind of rest!

Last week we decided to take a “God rest”. We did a “stay-cation”.

But, as each day came and went, we slowly began to fill it up with helping people out when needed.

We realized a “stay-cay” really wasn’t working for us.

In order to rest the way God wants us to, we’ve realized that we have to uproot ourselves and just get away from it all.

God knows, we have seen pastors who didn’t take the time to break away, and they got burned out.

We pray God gives us the wisdom to take proper rest when needed. His work is far too important to us. And at times, in order to do what He wants us to do, we must have a sufficient amount of quietness, with no plans.

It’s very important for all of us to take rest when we need it.

So today, if this is speaking to you, make it a priority to get proper rest, where you can shut down and not even think.

Everybody is different in what makes them pull back and really get rest. So, find what works for you and be content in it.

If God has told us that we need to rest, then we need to be sure to listen and do what he says.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-5-19

Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Let the peace of God rule…

You see, we can sometimes fight the peace of God. We can be our own worst enemy.

I know, because there are times when God is saying to me, “stop, slow down, you need to rest”, and I question Him.

That’s right, the very ONE who knows me best, created me, loves me more than I know and Who wants the best for me. I question Him at times and say, “are YOU sure, Lord? I really think I need to do this. Who else will do it if I don’t?”.

What is wrong with this picture?

Is it pride? Because pride is not good.

Is it arrogance? Because that’s not good either.

Is it fear of some type, or maybe pressure from others? Because guess what, those are not good.

What is it that makes us keep going when we truly know something is wrong? We are so tired, but we keep going. Why?

Do I really think I know better than God? I get exhausted and worn out, and I even get sick from not listening. But I’ve always got to keep doing what I’m doing.

Who knows what I’m talking about today? How can we fix this?

We can start by learning that we are not the savior, the rescuer, or the only one who can do it. There are others that can do it. They just need to step up to the plate.

But, as long as we are in the way, they won’t step up.

Come on. We have done enough for now. Pull back. Rest as God has said to do. And let the peace of God rule!

His Peace comes in when we slow down and make room for it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-3-19 – The Wick

Click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus. 

Many times, we can become tired and in need of replenishing. 

In our newest video, The Wick, we discuss the importance of taking time when we are tired, to replenish and re-fuel. 

Doing so is important for us, not just physically, but spiritually also. 

We hope you will take a few minutes to watch this one, since it applies to just about everyone out there. 

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Enjoy your day, and be sure to get some rest whenever you need it! 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-6-19

Mark 6:32 (NKJV) 32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.

Getting away from the everyday routine can often help us to come back with a fresh and renewed perspective. Many times it will give us a new outlook and ideas on things that may have been troubling or concerning us.

But, if you are like most people, you will put yourself on the back burner over and over again, doing for everyone else and not taking any time for yourself. This is not healthy or balanced.

It’s very important for us to get away and have some quiet time. We cannot keep going and expect to produce excellence if we are burned out. And that is exactly what happens. We get burned out, tired and bored.

Boredom is the worst. It is a killer. We were designed as humans to find contentedness, but not boredom. There is a big difference.

Bored – feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity.

Content – being in a state of peaceful happiness.

Whether we are doing something we love or don’t love, if God is in it and we know we need to be doing it, it will bring a peaceful, content feeling. And we will find happiness in it because we know we are obeying Him.

Take time out here and there and make sure we are being refreshed every now and then.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-18-18

Genesis 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

Resting is something that God has said is very important.

In Genesis, there are many different scriptures that refer to God resting after He created everything.

It’s important to note that God didn’t need to rest. He is not a human being with a fleshly body that gets tired. He rested to set an example for us. He wanted to show us the importance of taking time to let our bodies recuperate and regain their strength after a week’s work.

Today’s cultures are largely fast-paced, with very little time taken to rest. Many people work 6-7 days per week now, creating situations where millions of people are trying to function at 100%, while running on empty.

This can be very dangerous in so many ways. We get physically tired, which leads to emotional and spiritual weariness. And all of this leads to weakness in many areas of our lives.

We can make some terrible mistakes and very poor choices when we’re tired. Many very bad accidents happen when people are overtired. And some of the worst choices we make are made when we’re tired and worn out.

So, if God has told us that we need to take time and rest, and He showed us by His own example, then we need to obey Him and set aside time each week to rest.

It’s not a question of “if” we should rest. God has already settled that question.

It’s really a matter of “why” we should rest. And the “why” is because God has told us to.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-9-18 – And God Rested

Please click to watch the video.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

The book of Genesis tells us that God rested after completing His creative work. As children of God, it’s also important that we rest. 

Today’s video discusses this in a very short and to-the-point manner that reinforces the necessity of us taking time to rest on a regular basis. 

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Additionally, we discuss why it’s so important, and how not resting can negatively impact our lives and the lives of those around us. 

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We hope you’ll take 5 minutes of your day and give this video a watch. 

And be sure to take time today to rest, just as God showed us by His example. 

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Enjoy your day, and be sure to take time to rest! 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-13-18

Genesis 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

Resting is hard for some people, but it is a necessity.

Different personalities may find it hard to take a break and not work. For example, people that are goal-driven usually find it hard.

People that may be greedy usually don’t like to rest because they are afraid they might lose out on something if they rest.

People that are very active and like to be moving all the time don’t like the thought of sitting still.

But rest is required if we want to be productive and stay balanced in our lives.

Having a rested mind and body will help us to get much more done than if we are tired and stressed.

I’ll admit that when I’m tired I make mistakes. I cannot be running on empty and produce good quality anything. Balanced REST will produce the best! Amen.

A simple little reminder today; be sure to get some rest.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 4-16-18

Genesis 2:2 (NKJV) 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

If God Himself took a rest, then so must we also rest.

Some of us never stop. We don’t know how to. We keep going and going. Even on our days off we are trying to be productive, making sure we get things done.

Work without rest is not good. Even though our minds may feel better about what we have accomplished, our physical bodies need rest.

Sometimes we forget we are only human and not some kind of super hero. We need to take some time to smell the flowers, breathe the fresh air, look up at the sky, sit outside and listen to the birds, the ocean waves or just do something like walking, hiking, bike riding or fishing!

Take a break. Go and do something where we don’t have to think.

Life and its demands can sometimes get very overwhelming. It’s OK for us to put on the brakes and say, “I need to have a few minutes, a few hours or maybe a few days to just sit. No schedule, no work, and no phone”.

Do we do this? Or do we push through, exhaust ourselves even further, ending up sick, cranky and burned out?

Rest is important. Our health is important to God. Go and get some rest! Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – You Are Important! – 2-19-17

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Today we talk about the fact that you are important.

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No, we aren’t talking about some hyped up message to make you feel good. But we all need to understand that we, as individuals, matter and that we all have things we need to make sure we’re doing for ourselves.

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So please take a few minutes and give this a watch to be sure you’re not overlooking some critical things in your own life. You’ll be glad you did. We promise!

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Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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