{"id":1872,"date":"2020-12-04T07:18:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T13:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalijean.com\/?p=1872"},"modified":"2020-12-04T07:18:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T13:18:15","slug":"rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalijean.com\/?p=1872","title":{"rendered":"rest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The love of Yes\u00fa is Eternal…timeless<\/em>…Divine.<\/p>\n

I have sat with this statement at various points, through the years…trying to let it sink in and I sit with it now – nothing<\/strong> <\/em>can separate me from the love of Yes\u00fa…nuh-thing<\/strong><\/em>. no one<\/i><\/strong>…ever<\/em>!<\/p>\n

I AM always held. Always loved. Always wanted. I can never, ever<\/em> be separated from the One who created me, placed dignity and worth within me, filled me with Everlasting love and Eternal hope.<\/p>\n

I can rest<\/em> in that Truth.<\/p>\n

This has always encouraged me, but especially these past two months, I’ve been reminding myself often<\/em>: humans can sometimes take external things – money, vehicles, land, houses, clothes, jewelry, appliances, furniture, fill in the blank…any external thing can be taken away. <\/p>\n

What can never<\/em> be touched by another human are the Eternal<\/em> gifts I’ve chosen to receive from The Divine: love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, faith, integrity and hope…just to name a few.<\/p>\n

If you’re going through (or have gone through) a time when you felt robbed and terribly wronged or violated, I am saddened, hurt, upset and feel the weight of it all with<\/em> you. I can’t claim to know what specifically will help us, as individuals, because each of our circumstances are complex and unique. <\/p>\n

May I encourage you to consider reaching out to a therapist, a support group, a true friend, a mentor to receive the strength you need to fully process…to sit with it all and completely feel and face the difficult…my hope is that we continually gain healing and health in every area. <\/p>\n

Give yourself permission to rest <\/em>in the fact that there are internal\/Eternal<\/em> gifts that can never be touched by a human. I AM powerful is a strong reminder for me, especially in shaky moments. I say it often to remember Truth when lies are swarming all around and trying to pull me down.<\/p>\n

Yes\u00fa remains a solace, a safe place, a strong tower, a refuge, always inviting, unconditionally loving, eternally patient, incomparably kind, The Best Surprise Giver (fa real!), Miracle-Maker, Ultimate Warrior, the solidarity of a loving sibling, the nurturing warmth of Amma (Mother), the confidence of Abba (Father), a faithful and forever friend…<\/p>\n

There is so much more that could be said and I feel it still wouldn’t be enough to accurately describe The Divine. I have personally found in Yes\u00fa ~ Strength for this present moment and Hope for the next.<\/p>\n

Dear weary soul, I invite you to rest<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Anytime I say the word rest,<\/em> I’m reminded of the words of Yes\u00fa in Verse twenty-eight of Chapter eleven of the Book of St. Matthew (The Bible), “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest<\/em>“.<\/p>\n

Rest<\/i> is a gift ~ for the taking, if<\/em> we choose. <\/p>\n

Will we choose to believe Truth, despite what we may currently\/physically<\/em> see around us? Will we choose rest<\/em>? Will we choose to fall into the Arms of The One who will never<\/em> grow tired of us? <\/p>\n

For me, rest equals surrender<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I see The arms of Love reaching out to me, so that I can choose…surrender.<\/p>\n

Surrender is releasing my burdens: daily<\/em>, I choose to release negative thoughts, people and circumstances – and especially<\/em> those over which I have no control.<\/p>\n

Surrender is fully receiving the Love and Comfort offered: daily<\/em>, I choose to focus on how loved, protected and secure I AM in Yes\u00fa. <\/p>\n

What does rest look like for you?<\/p>\n

What comes up for you when you hear the word surrender<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Common Day Hero:<\/strong><\/em><\/span> You are loyal, intentional, a visionary and a listener\/follower of Yes\u00fa. I felt your kindness and love from day one ~ you shared your dreams for the love of your life (glad to see how The Divine orchestrated all of that so beautifully!). It was a joy to dance and celebrate with you at my fortieth. I hold you and your family dear. You have always and will forever be Bhai to me. Today, I dedicate this post to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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