Chapter Excerpt: Renew Your Spirit with Rest and Peace
Life’s challenges can leave us feeling drained and disconnected from our inner selves. It is during these times that we must prioritize rest and seek peace to rejuvenate our spirit. In this chapter, I explore how faith can guide us to find true rest and peace, providing a sanctuary for our weary souls.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Finding rest isn’t just about physical relaxation; it’s about creating a space for your spirit to breathe and connect with the divine. This rest allows you to find peace amidst the chaos and renew your strength to face life’s challenges with a resilient faith.
To truly renew your spirit with rest and peace, incorporate these practical steps into your daily routine:
- Create a Sacred Space: Dedicate a quiet corner in your home as your sanctuary for prayer, meditation, or reflection. Fill it with items that inspire peace, such as candles, soft music, or meaningful symbols.
- Practice Mindful Breathing: Spend a few minutes each day focusing on your breath. Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and visualize releasing stress and welcoming peace with each inhale and exhale.
- Embrace Sabbath Rest: Set aside one day a week for rest and spiritual activities. Use this time to disconnect from work, social media, and other distractions, focusing instead on activities that nourish your soul.
- Reflect on Scripture: Choose a scripture that speaks to your need for rest and peace. Reflect on its meaning and how it applies to your life. Let these words guide you to a place of calm and renewal.
Discover More in Resilient Faith
If you found this chapter excerpt inspiring, there’s so much more to discover in Resilient Faith: Actions for Renewed Strength and Hope. Each chapter is filled with reflections, prayers, and actionable steps designed to help you grow spiritually and find strength and hope in every aspect of your life.
Embark on your journey towards spiritual renewal and resilient faith today. Embrace the lessons and reflections from Resilient Faith, and let them guide you through life’s challenges with renewed strength and hope.
About
Lynn F. Austin is an author, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others achieve their highest potential. With a strong foundation in faith, Lynn combines her expertise in business with her passion for growth and development. Her extensive experience in leadership, education, and innovative strategies makes her a skilled and versatile speaker, consultant, and executive coach.
A valued voice, Lynn shares her insights and experiences with students, business professionals, and executives. As the author of The BOM: Betting on Me, The Newman Tales children’s book series and other business, motivational, and faith-based books, Lynn “Coach” Austin-as she is affectionately known, motivates, and inspires growth, development, and purposeful living with her clients. Follow Lynn’s journey of faith, growth and inspiration, guided by her belief that, “life happens for me (not to me) to live my purpose.”