Do You Need Rest?

Written By Betty Predmore
 
 

I woke up this morning, settled in with my cup of coffee, and prepared to write a blog post for you all that would encourage you and make your day a little brighter.  That’s what I try to do...encourage women and make their day a little brighter.

There’s just one problem... my mind can’t think.  I can’t seem to come up with many words of encouragement.  Not because I am sad or hurting, not because I am too angry to form a positive word, but just because I am TIRED. 

Do you ever just get TIRED?  Too tired because you haven’t slept well?  Or because you have some lingering medical issues that keep you awake at night?  Or because you worked too hard, or drove too far, over the weekend?  Tired because keeping a home in order and keeping up with the kids can be exhausting?  Tired because trying to be a good wife in the midst of everything else can be overwhelming?

Sisters, I know you have been there too.  I know you have felt overwhelmed by life and had days when your mind couldn’t seem to form a simple thought, days when the task of being mama, wife, and everything else seemed like just too much.

Aren’t we so blessed that when we have these “I just can’t do it” days, we also have a Father in Heaven who stretches out his hand and says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”? (Matthew 11:28)

When we start to doubt our abilities, when we start to think we are just not able, we need to remember the truth found in Philippians 4:13...”I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

We are able!  We are more than able.  God calls us to that which He supplies us the ability to do.  Believe in yourself!  But know it is also okay, on the days when things become a little too much and your soul becomes weary, to just sit in His presence and REST.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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