God ceased from His labors. We too must cease all mental gymnastics. Let me explain them this way: trying to figure something out, negative dialogue, waffling back and forth, rehearsing something that took place (past), or presuming something might happen (future). It is all futile and wears us down emotionally.

Psalm 23:2-3 says, “…He leads me beside the still water. He restores my soul…” Did you pick up on the connection? Stillness restores. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God…” We rest as we focus on the Lord. 

Isaiah 32:17 says, “The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.” Verse 18 was the verse the Lord gave me when I was to buy my mobile in a senior mobile park.

It says, “My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” Abiding in the Lord is our habitation of soul rest. We are enveloped in His love, drinking in His peace.