Sonya Triggs-Wharton

True Rest

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ~ Matthew 11:28-30

You know that end of the week feeling you get? When you’re tired and stressed and basically just over it? When you feel like you’ve lived a year in a week and if you could crawl into bed any earlier than your usual bedtime (but probably can’t because you have so much to do), you would?

I feel that way a lot. Between school, work, my 2-year old and the plethora of responsibilities that come with home ownership, it’s hard not only to make it through the week, but make it through the week with a good attitude.

Most Fridays I think, well, this weekend, I’ll catch up on my sleep and get myself organized and by Monday it will all be better again. Except most weekends are spent playing catch-up on homework, housework and whatever other ‘work’ I failed to do that week. And Monday morning means it starts all over again!

What does it mean to have True Rest?

What would it be like to actually feel renewed, refreshed and truly energized?

It sounds almost like a promise that’s too good to be true – something that belongs in an infomercial about a new vitamin, new treatment or fad diet.

But it isn’t.

God offers us True Rest.

Rest that refreshes.

Rest that renews.

Rest that actually gives us the energy to get through our week – dare I say it – with a good attitude!

He offers us the ability to bring our problems to Him. Be consoled by Him. And allow the healing power of Jesus to enter our souls and renew our spirits.

But we often don’t take it.

Because we’re too busy.

Too tired.

Too negative with too much of a bad attitude.

But Jesus is still there.

Waiting for you.

Offering you his strength.

Offering you his renewal.

And the chance to gain True Rest.

You just have to spend time with him in prayer and meditation. On bended knees in your private space or meditating with him on a beautiful walk in the forest. Wherever and whenever you can meet him, he will be there for you.

That’s his promise.

Where will you meet God today? When will you find the time to get the True Rest He is offering?

I hope you take time to meet Him today :-)

Just Believe

        Sometimes you feel like you're on top of the world. And sometimes you feel like the world is on top of you.

        Sometimes all your battles have been won and you are reflecting on your glory. And sometimes it feels like you won't survive one more skirmish, altercation or challenge.

        Sometimes you wonder if having dreams is worth it when all your dreams seem to have vanished or been destroyed or delayed beyond what you could have imagined.

        At those times - when times are at their darkest - you simply must believe.

Positive Affirmations Videos and MP3s (Audio Podcasts)

Has life been a bit hard lately? Need a little boost to help you manage your stress and anxiety, help you deal with your depression or just need something to help you get through your every day life? Visit my YouTube Channel or listen to my podcasts to hear positive affirmations and meditations designed to help you get the most out of your life, love and accept yourself the way you are and get that boost you need to make your life a happier and positive experience.

 

 

Obstacles Are Your Friends!

Obstacles are your friends. They help you identify those areas that are holding you back, things which you need to overcome and potentially even those things that you need to re-think and/or re-strategize about.

            The good news about obstacles is that they are usually something you can overcome. And if not overcome, then at the very least strategize about ways to get around them. Even if they appear to be ‘mountains,’ they are usually not that high. (In this world, there is only one Mt. Everest, but many other nameless hills.) And if they are too high for you to leap over? Simply figure out how to get around them.

It's The Little Things...That Are So Darned Annoying!

It’s always the little things that get to you. You may be having the perfect day, meditating alone in the park, crossing things off of your to-do list, successfully getting along with difficult bosses or de-cluttering your spare room at home. And in the middle of a perfectly lovely day of peace and serenity – bam! – some lady cuts you off in traffic, shakes her finger (or other offending body part) at you (and you can very clearly read her lips as she’s cursing you out) and leaves you fuming in her wake.

And the question you always ask is – why???? Why do these things happen to me? Why does a perfectly good day get ruined by the carelessness or thoughtlessness of others?