CHILL || Ep 1 - Rethinking Rest and Stress

If you've ever found yourself longing for a break from the pressures of life, you're not alone. We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by responsibilities, worries, distractions, and the constant feeling that there is always one more thing demanding our attention. But what if biblical rest is more than simply escaping stress for a little while? In this opening message, we'll begin exploring what Scripture teaches about true rest, not as the absence of difficulty, but as learning to dwell with God in the middle of real life. Together we'll look at: • God's pattern of rest in Genesis 2 • Jesus' invitation to weary people in Matthew 11 • Peter stepping out of the boat in the middle of the storm in Matthew 14 • Why the Psalms have been a source of comfort and strength for believers throughout history • How dwelling in God's Word helps anchor our hearts when life feels unsettled This message also introduces the four Psalms we'll be studying throughout the CHILL series: C — Come to Him (Psalm 34) H — Hide in Him (Psalm 27) I — Know Him as the Great I AM (Psalm 145) L-L — Let Go and Let God (Psalm 46) Dwelling Richly is a non-denominational parachurch ministry with community Bible studies, discipleship, retreats, workshops and fellowship to help disciple others to "let the word of Christ dwell" in us richly. || SOCIAL MEDIA || Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dwellingrichlypodcast || PODCAST || Any platform - "The Dwelling Richly Podcast" https://dwellingrichly.podbean.com/