Focusing your heart and mind on Bible verses about rest can offer you relief, whether from physical exhaustion, emotional strain, or spiritual turmoil. Resting in God\u2019s love and care is not just about taking a break, but finding true peace and security in Him. Put these 15 Bible verses about rest to memory, so that in those moments of insecurity, insomnia, stress, and anxiety, you can find rest in God alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1.<\/strong> \u201cI keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure . . .\u201d Psalm 16:8-9 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. <\/strong>\u201cYes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken\u201d Psalm 62:5-6 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.<\/strong> \u201cWhoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty\u201d Psalm 91:1 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 4.<\/strong> \u201cReturn to your rest, my soul, for the LORD has been good to you\u201d Psalm 116:7 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.<\/strong> \u201cThis is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: \u2018In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it\u2019\u201d Isaiah 30:15 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.<\/strong> \u201cI lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me\u201d Psalm 3:5 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7.<\/strong> \u201cIn peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety\u201d Psalm 4:8 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 8.<\/strong> \u201cIn vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat\u2014 for he grants sleep to those he loves\u201d Psalm 127:2 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.<\/strong> \u201cThen, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, \u2018Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest\u2019\u201d Mark 6:31 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.<\/strong> \u201cBy the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work\u201d Genesis 2:2 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11.<\/strong> \u201cBut Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, \u2018Lord, don\u2019t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Martha, Martha,\u2019 the Lord answered, \u2018you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed\u2014or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her\u2019\u201d Luke 10:40-42 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12.<\/strong> \u201c. . . here remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God\u2019s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his\u201d Hebrews 4:9-10 (NIV).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 13.<\/strong> \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light\u201d Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14.<\/strong> \u201cPeace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid\u201d John 14:27 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n 15.<\/strong> \u201cDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus\u201d Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download a print friendly PDF of the 15 Bible Verses About Rest to Memorize<\/em> resource to pass along. Navigators Discipleship Tools are designed for sharing with your Bible study, church groups, and those you are discipling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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