Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity

by Saundra Dalton-Smith

God’s purpose is loving, but the trimming still hurts in the moment. Abiding rest reminds us to trust in His goodness even when goodness is not what we are experiencing at the time.

During the pruning, you must cling closer to the vine. As you abide in Jesus, He abides in you.

Our culture desperately needs to redefine success.

Rest is always a good decision for a tired body and a weakened spirit.

I found that the blessings in a woman’s life are often the greatest stressors too.

Although I was open to God’s help, I had neglected taking the needed steps to invite Him into my situation. I wasn’t willing to slow down long enough for faith to arise.

I’ve laid down the maternal burden of unrealistic expectations. Every meal does not have to be home cooked for me to be a good mother.

Happiness is not connected to an event or a goal, but in being able to notice beauty in the people and situations around you.

Happiness is a by-product of rest. It is not an end in itself, but a way to experience life.