I’m guilty of turning on the tv to relax. Studies have shown that staring at a tv actually doesn’t relax your brain. Although you’re body is no longer in motion, it’s the illusion of rest, because you’re brain is still being engaged. I do the same thing in my spiritual life. I strive do more for God, be a better person, do more for church. thinking I need to do more for my heart to be at peace. Did you know that Jesus said he wants to give us rest from the feeling of striving in our spiritual lives? He says in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” God gives us rest. Stop trying, striving, and running your wheels! Rest in the promise that His grace is sufficient for you and I. Take a deep breath with me. Don’t let the screen time of spiritually striving keep you from having real rest.

<p>I&rsquo;m guilty of turning on the tv to relax. Studies have shown that staring at a tv actually doesn&rsquo;t relax your brain. Although you&rsquo;re body is no longer in motion, it&rsquo;s the illusion of rest, because you&rsquo;re brain is still being engaged. I do the same thing in my spiritual life. I strive do more for God, be a better person, do more for church. thinking I need to do more for my heart to be at peace. Did you know that Jesus said he wants to give us rest from the feeling of striving in our spiritual lives? He says in Matthew 11:28, &ldquo;Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.&rdquo; God gives us rest. Stop trying, striving, and running your wheels! Rest in the promise that His grace is sufficient for you and I. Take a deep breath with me. Don&rsquo;t let the screen time of spiritually striving keep you from having real rest.</p>

That’s Real with Hannah Lynn gives a daily dose of encouragement and advice to young adults who love and live God’s Word.

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