049: Rest Now with Kelly Balarie|The Living Room - a podcast by Joanna Weaver

"The more we seek after Christ, the more we find peace and rest!" 
Are you tired of striving and trying to be everything to everyone?In this episode, my friend, Kelly Balarie, shares from her newest book, Rest Now: 7 Ways to Say No, Set Boundaries, and Seize Joy. Kelly gives simple ways we can begin connecting with the heart of God and enjoy an abiding life in Christ on a daily basis.

In a season of emotional and cultural unrest, Jesus longs to offer us His rest and joy. Rather than living led by obligations we have an opportunity to activate spirit-led rest. 
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Important Takeaways from ShowGod created us with responsibilities, but we were not created to strive
You don't have to work hard to prove who you are
When you fully discover who you are in Christ and how loved you are by Him, you are free to live and love like JesusRest is the recovery and healing of self through the Biblical truths of Christ
The more we follow Christ, the more we find peace and restAdmitting our weaknesses creates room for God's strength to come in
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule."(Matthew 5:3 MSG)
Connecting with others in authentic ways can bring true restBoundaries should create a reserve of love so that you can better observe the call to love
Jesus wants to walk beside us in everything and show us what to doOur call is to connect with Jesus and cultivate Holy-Spirit awareness
Jesus did not feel obligated to do everything; He didn't heal every sick person or answer every question
Take inventory of your plans for each day and ask God what He really wants you to accomplishNever hesitate to reach out and ask for help"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience."(Hebrews 4:9-11 NIV) 
Jesus wants to fill us with joy in our rest (Luke 10:21; John 15:11)Set things down and step away to connect with Jesus
True rest requires trusting GodAre you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
Matthew 11:28-30Links from Show
BOOK: Rest Now: 7 Ways to Say No, Set Boundaries, and Seize JoyRest Now Resources
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