Rest for the Soul
The condition of our soul dare not be neglected, as this verse underscores, since it determines how well we navigate the challenges of life and even affects our health.
rest for the soul
A prescription for waning spiritual passion
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” Isaiah 42:3
In my late twenties, several years following my conversion to Christ, I found myself struggling in my relationship with Him. I had been burning the candle at both ends carrying a full time job, trying to be a Godly husband and father with two little children while seeking to maximize whatever time was left over in serving Him. In the midst of leading a small group, teaching Sunday school, volunteering in a prison ministry and trying to be at church every time the doors were open I suddenly found myself without any passion in my personal relationship with Jesus.
Feeling overwhelmed and the need to cutback on my commitments to the church I went to the pastor to tell him about my burnout and feelings of estrangement from Jesus. With trepidation I approached him after a Sunday service and asked if he would release me from several of my serving commitments at church and pray for me.