Letter 3 | Episode 3

Dear Rest in His Presence

Welcome back to REST, a December journey of slowing down, breathing deep, and finding stillness in God. In Mark 6 verse 31, Jesus says, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. Today we sit with the next part of His invitation, to a place where we can be alone. This is where rest becomes personal. This is where rest becomes presence.

Rest is not only stepping away from noise. It is stepping into Him. The quiet place Jesus calls us to is not just a physical location. It is the stillness of being near Him. Peace does not come from silence alone. Peace comes from presence. God told Moses, My presence will go with you and I will give you rest. We do not chase rest to find God. We find God and rest follows.

Think of Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus. She was not doing anything impressive. She was simply being with Him. That is the heart of rest. Not activity. Not performance. Presence. When was the last time you sat with Jesus without asking for anything, without rushing, without fixing, just being with Him.

He restores the soul that pauses. He calms the heart that comes close. He quiets the mind that makes room for Him. This is rest. Not earned. Received.

So today, create a moment of stillness. Sit with Him. Whisper, Lord, I am here. Let His presence settle your spirit and renew what life has drained.

With love,
Xio

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