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Complete Dependence

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This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it. — Isaiah 30:15 (NLT) Return to the LORD, with all your heart, mind and soul. Prioritize Him with your time. Stop the busyness of all the thoughts racing in your head. Be still and acknowledge that the LORD is God. Stand in awe of His magnificence. We are not to rely on ourselves, but on our heavenly Father. The Message Bible says: … stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me— The very thing you’ve been unwilling to do . (Isaiah 30:15)

Return & Rest

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God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel:  “Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me— The very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.” — Isaiah 30:15 (MSG) “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength…” (Isaiah 30:15 NLT). May we return to the LORD with our whole hearts and rest in His loving arms. Rest in His goodness and grace. Rest in His will and in His ways. Rest in His compassion and kindness. When we quietly and confidently trust in the LORD we find strength to overcome every challenge. Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; (Isaiah 40:31a)

Return & Rest

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This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.” — Isaiah 30:15 (NLT) With today’s multi-tasking, always-on-the-go lifestyle, we are constantly caught up in a flurry of activities, that will serve as distractions and cause us to drift away from the LORD. May we remember to unplug and unwind. Return to Him and rest in quietness and in confident expectation, that He will enable you to do all that He has called you to do. Settle down in complete dependence on Him. “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God, above politics, above everything.” — Psalm 46:10 (MSG)

Return & Rest

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For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not, — Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV) When we wander off of the path the LORD has for us, our inclination is to run away from Him and hide, but our heavenly Father beckons us to return to Him. "Come," He says. He wants a close and intimate relationship with us. And as we quietly rest in Him and put our trust and confidence in the LORD, we are strengthened to continue our journey along the path that leads to abundant and eternal life.

Truly Rely on the LORD

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…the people of Judah were victorious because they relied on the LORD, the God of their ancestors. — 2 Chronicles 13:18 (NIV) Because the people of Judah sought the LORD, He gave them rest on every side. So they built and prospered (2 Chronicles 14:7). Truly rely on the LORD. You will prevail over your enemies and prosper in the work of your hands. When we fully rely on God, He keeps us in perfect peace. Only in returning to the LORD and resting in Him will you be saved. In quietness and confidence (trust) in God, is your strength (Isaiah 30:15).

A Quiet Strength

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For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning [to Me] and resting [in Me] you shall be saved; in quietness and in [trusting] confidence shall be your strength. — Isaiah 30:15  (AMP) There is an appropriate time for everything. There is a right time to shut up and another to speak up (Ecclesiastes 3:7 MSG). Instead of worrying and fretting and letting words escape from your mouth that don’t line up with the Word of God, just maintain a silent confidence in the LORD. Know without a shadow of doubt, that our God is able. His abundance will make up for your lack. His love and healing power will compensate for your brokenness. He is higher, greater and above anything we encounter on this earth. You can be strong by being quiet and by trusting Him (Isaiah 30:15 GW).