We discussed the 7 types of rest and the importance of identifying which types you might be deficit in. God invites us into His rest and wants us to sit with Him and breathe.
Focus verses:
*Psalm 46
*Genesis 1:1-31 and Genesis 2:1-4
*Matthew 11:28-30
I have provided links below to the resources I referenced to include an article by Dr. Joel Muddamalle who suggests “We should work FROM a place of rest not FOR rest”. As we learned from reading Genesis, Adam’s and Eve’s first day on earth in the Garden of Eden was a day of Rest. God created man on the 6th day and what happened on the 7th day? Rest! So even Adam and Eve rested before they began to work. God planned Rest for us.
The book Sacred Rest (link below) has more detailed information on each type of rest. The handout I provided is also included in this summary. And, the playlist used during our session is also included below.
Thank you for allowing me to share this experience with the group. It is truly a passion that God has given me. Every time I do one of these and look out on the faces of the group as the Holy Spirit is moving, I get so emotional and humbled that He chooses to use me in this way.
I look forward to more REST with all of you.
If you are interested in experiencing this type of Rest, please contact me (Talisha) at 478.396.4742 or ctalligood@gmail.com for more information about a few upcoming opportunities.
Advent Yoga virtual session - It is a great way to prepare our hearts and minds and slow down as the Christmas season approaches. It’s 5 virtual Yoga/REST sessions, each 30–45 minutes long (one per week November 23 – December 31) with a guided focus on each Advent theme.
REST retreat March 19-21, 2027. Only 20 spots available for this event and a few are already filled.
Sacred Rest. Amazon link to book by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
Link for article by Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Working From Rest, Not for it
https://app.first5.org/book/Fresh%20Start:%20Genesis/fresh_start_genesis_1
