Rest Assured Quotes

“Many Christians stay busy and avoid solitude because they fear what God will show them regarding their motives and affections.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Mary sat at Jesus’ feet because she viewed that time as an absolute necessity, not an item to be checked off her to-do list. You can meet with God on a regular and consistent basis and miss Him entirely in the process. In other words, you”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“The place we should escape to is the feet of Jesus. He alone can stabilize our souls and recharge our spirits to run the next heat in the race.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Are you worn-out from engaging in the exhausting pursuit of happiness? You will continue to experience unrest in your soul until Jesus becomes your primary pursuit.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“When we attach our happiness to a list of if-then conditions, we miss the joy found in the 960 moments God has already given us today. Once gone, we can never get them back.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“God doesn’t compete with the clamor and white noise of our busy lives. He beckons us to come before Him in silence. He wants our full, undivided attention. He wants us to cultivate space in our days to lay ourselves at His feet and breathe. He calls us to be still, or as another translation (NASB) says, “Cease striving.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“When we say yes to too many other things, we are actually saying no to God. Only God can bring the rest and satisfaction our souls crave.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“Our souls find their fulfillment and rest when we walk in obedience to our ultimate calling—to know Jesus and make Him known.”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls

“If you were to skip your time with God, would you be more concerned about missing the mark or missing God?”
― Vicki Courtney, Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls